Man injured after falling from tractor near Lamb Circle, Christiansburg VA
Medical EmergencyA man was injured after falling from a tractor that went down an embankment near Lamb Circle. He had head and neck pain and minor rib discomfort but was conscious. A helicopter was sent to transport him to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Carilion Clinic Life-Gurad Helicopters
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Transcript:
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I copy. We've got a 63-year-old male.
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who was operating a tractor, went down an embankment and was thrown off of the tractor.
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During the descent, down the embankment, he struck his head on a tree branch.
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Denies loss of consciousness, complaints of head and neck pain, no outward signs of trauma noted.
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He does have a surgical history with his neck.
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He does have some slight complaints to the right posterior rib area.
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No obvious signs of trauma there.
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Chest habit of propell this otherwise normal.
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Current vitals, 161 over 81 blood pressure, heart rate of 72, sinus in nature, he's 99%.
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Room air, breathing about 16 times a minute, and his GCS is 15.
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Okay.
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Okay, life one, that's good copy.
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We got your report. Readying it to MedCom now.
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Stand by for a room assignment and any follow-up questions.
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Standing 5, AirLife 1.
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AirLife 1, midcom had no follow-on questions.
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You'll be going to Alpha 5 on your arrival.
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AirLife 1 copies Alpha 5.
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Location mentioned:
Lamb Cir, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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