Man falls 15 feet from rope course with back injury, Winchester VA


A 42-year-old man fell about 15 feet from a rope obstacle course, landing feet first. He is unable to move and has severe back pain and a possible torn bicep. Emergency medical services are on scene. He declines air medical transport. Pain management is being prepared.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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He'd be a 42-year-old male.
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He did fall 15 feet from a rope's obstacle course.
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He did land feet first.
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They're advising that they believe he has a tear to the bicep, also lower extreme back pain.
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Current vitals are going to be 150 over 90.
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Heart rate 77.
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Respiration rate is currently 12.
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Sat in 95%.
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Be advised he is unable to move.
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I'm going to need at least pain management.
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I'm going to let you decide what you want to do on the helicopter.
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Okay, if you want a helicopter, then you need to make a decision.
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I'm still 20 minutes from you due to the traffic going 50.
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So I'm trying to get to you, but if you feel he needs it, then launch it.
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Ten for it.
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2011, we're ready, all that's 50s.
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2011 available, I'll live just as a Seinberg.
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Yes, ma'am.
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Pat, does have PMS intact in a lower extremity.
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He is denying air flight at this time.
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Just be waiting on 101 for pain management.
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Winchester, VA 22601
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