Male patient intubated after jumping from moving vehicle, Lynchburg VA
Medical EmergencyA male patient jumped from a moving vehicle traveling about 45 mph. He suffered a serious head injury with a right frontal subdural hematoma and was intubated. Seizure activity was observed by emergency responders. A medical helicopter was dispatched to transport the patient to Lynchburg General Hospital.
Audio|Source: UVA Helicopter Dispatch
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Transcript:
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We are lifting through Lynchburg, IFR 3 Soles, fuel is 2 plus-5-0.
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Peggis there, IFR 3-soules 2-250 fuel, OCC approved flight en route to Lynchburg General
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1926.
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comments I've got to pick a distance. We'll take further if you have it.
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Pettas, Sarah, have you responding.
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Lynchburg General for the 1515-year-old male.
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I jumped out of a moving vehicle going approximately 45 miles an hour, the seizure activity noted by EMS.
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My contact is just thinking might have cut off last we heard for seizure activity with my amount.
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Pegas here, that's affirmative.
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Patient does have a right frontal subdural that is currently intubated. However, just talking with one to work to check helipad status,
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they said that central one is also on the way to come pick up patients.
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Once I get confirmation, I will come back over the radio to determine if you guys need to continue or not.
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Location mentioned:
Near Tate Springs Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501
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