Vehicle crash with injuries near interstate drive in Opelika, Opelika AL
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TrafficA vehicle crash occurred near Interstate Drive in Opelika. The occupant of a Toyota Corolla complained of neck and back pain. Emergency medical teams responded, secured the scene, and transported the patient by air to West Florida Hospital. The patient had a history of heart surgery and initially showed low blood pressure and heart rate but received medication to improve these. Ventilator support was provided during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Lee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Battalion 1, Engine 5,
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near Interstate Drive.
00:06
Medical, crash.
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Battalion 1, Engine 5,
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near Interstate Drive.
00:18
Medical, crash.
00:33
Vehicle crash, occupant in a Toyota Corolla,
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complaining of neck and back pain.
00:44
Scene is secure.
00:54
Go ahead and Flight 1.
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Flight 1, can I get your lift info, please?
01:06
Flight 1 acknowledged and ready for transport.
01:08
Patient transported to West Florida Hospital by air.
01:16
Transport to West Florida in progress.
01:27
Can you relay?
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Relay quick patient update, please.
01:57
Patient with no medication required.
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History of open heart surgery, age approximately 50 years.
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Patient initially hypotensive with slow heart rate.
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Administered one milligram of medication.
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Heart rate increased to 80s.
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Blood pressure 90 over 59, monitored continuously.
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Oxygen saturation at 99 percent.
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Patient breathing with ventilator support.
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End tidal carbon dioxide around 20.
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Additional help will arrive in 5 minutes; request stretcher.
02:35
Patient found down near pickup, unknown time down.
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EMS intubated patient upon arrival, no medications needed.
02:44
Patient was hypoxic with low heart rate and blood pressure.
02:51
Blood pressure 90 over 59, heart rate 85, sinus rhythm.
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Patient over-breathing ventilator.
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End tidal about 20.
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Interstate Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
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