Man transported with open ankle fracture after fall, Springfield MO
Medical EmergencyParamedics are transporting a 72-year-old man with an open fracture to his left ankle after he fell while stepping into a pickup truck. He has no other injuries. His foot is warm with a faint pulse, vital signs are stable, and he is receiving IV fluids.
Audio|Source: Aurora Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Mercy ER Springfield, this is Cockstair 1.
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So we are, go ahead with patient reports.
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Yes, Mercy, this is Cochair Care Warren.
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We are currently inbound to your facility with a 70-2 row male.
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Male has an isolated left open ankle fracture.
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Patient states that he was just stepping into pickup and somehow fell.
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No other injuries at this time.
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The ankle is obviously deformed, obviously open.
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The foot is still warm with a faint pulse.
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No other injuries at this time.
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Last heart rate, one. 100. The last blood pressure was 119 over 68. Initial blood pressures were the 70s, over 50s.
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He's had about 400 of normal saline.
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Refers are in the teens and he's adding 90% on room air.
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We have approximately a 12 and DTA at your facility. Do you require anything further?
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There was one.
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Nothing further. We'll have this room assignment all available.
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We copy. Thank you. This is contact. Care 1, clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Cherokee St, Springfield, MO 65804
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