Medical transfer declined due to patient size, Chanute KS
Heads up:
This is auto-generated from real-time dispatch calls. Information may be inaccurate. Listen to the original audio and verify critical information using official agency releases.
Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a medical transfer from Neosho Memorial Hospital in Chanute to Mercy Hospital in Joplin was declined because the patient's size exceeded the aircraft's capacity.
Audio|Heard on: Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
Kansas,
00:01
Lifestar One, by Com, having an inter-facility transfer coming out the Neosho Memorial in Chanute, Kansas, one to Joplin, Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri,
00:10
was declined by Health Star for patient size.
00:19
So, Roger, say that again, I'm sorry.
00:25
That's okay.
00:27
We've got an inter-facility transfer coming out in Neosho Memorial in Chanute, going to Mercy Hospital in Joplin,
00:33
was declined by Health Star for patient size.
00:39
Rogers, anyway, can I get that size from you?
00:44
You sure can.
00:50
Patient weighs 124 kilograms, 1-24 kilograms,
00:55
and is 30 inches from hip to hip.
01:03
Roger, let me check with my medical crew, I will check the weather.
01:11
Quite calm, Lifestar One.
01:13
I'm going to have to decline after talking to the medical crew; patient too large for the aircraft.
01:19
I'll be that, sir.
01:20
Thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Chanute, KS 66720
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
