Ski accident victim airlifted to UVM Medical Center, Burlington VT
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter transported a 35-year-old man to the University of Vermont Medical Center after he struck a metal pipe while skiing at Whiteface ski area. The patient suffered head and leg injuries, including a facial cut and a broken femur. He was conscious but disoriented upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Grand Isle County Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Go ahead, LifeNet 713.
00:01
This is UVM.
00:04
Good afternoon, 713 is inbound with a 35-year-old male.
00:09
It's going to be a ski injury coming to you from Whiteface.
00:14
Approximately 9:55, patient skied into a metal pipe on the side of the trail.
00:20
Unknown time, loss of consciousness.
00:24
Patient is alert but.
00:27
Disoriented to his surroundings.
00:30
Pupils are unequal on the left side.
00:36
Left-sided gaze deviation as well.
00:41
He has a facial laceration to his right cheek under his right eye and an obvious left femur fracture.
00:55
Planted at this time.
00:57
Vitals are as follows.
00:59
Heart rate of 98.
01:01
Blood pressure of 137 over 96.
01:06
Respiratory rate of 20 and SpO2 of 95.
01:09
And we're about 5 minutes out.
01:13
What is that? Do you have initials and date of birth?
01:16
Not at this time, sorry.
01:21
Good copy, LifeNet 713.
01:24
Helipad secure, UVM will be your transporting agency.
01:27
They're awaiting you.
01:29
Received, thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05401
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