Teen injured after falling from ladder, receiving medical care, Fort Wayne IN


A 16-year-old male fell 8 to 10 feet from a ladder, landed on his back and head. He was unconscious for 10 minutes but is now awake. He has pain in his right lower back and right hip. His vital signs are stable, and he is being transported to the regional medical center by EMS helicopter.
Audio|Source: Huntington City and County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Good morning, regional, C.M .1, we're inbound coming from about 10 minutes away, 10 minutes from your pad, coming from a LaGrange County scene This is in regards to a 16-year-old male that fell 8 to 10 feet off.
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the ladder, landed on his back and head.
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Per EMS on scene, they said that he had 10 minutes of unconsciousness. He is now awake, does not recall the event.
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GCS 14.
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He complains of right lower back pain and right hip pain.
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Vitals are all currently stable. Heart rate 73, blood pressure 115 by 75. He's adding 97% on room air.
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Respiratory rates around 20. He's had 50 of fentanyl, 4 is oprahans.
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10 minutes out.
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Question part of you.
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Don't want to be heading foul, found.
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Nothing further will direct upon arrival, regional clear.
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Thanks, same one clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Parkview Plaza Dr Entrance 1, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
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