Patient airlifted for brain tumor with breathing issues, Kansas City KS
Medical EmergencyA 34-year-old male patient with brain tumor, low oxygen, and seizure symptoms was airlifted from Rooks County ER to KU Med neurological ICU. Flight crew coordinated fuel stops and patient oxygen needs during transport.
Audio|Source: Lawrence Douglas County Fire and Medical
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Transcript:
00:00
Leicester 2, yes, we can accept for weather.
00:03
We're planning to get some fuel though,
00:05
please provide the best patient info possible.
00:11
Let's see if I get copies.
00:13
I do show you accepting.
00:14
I'll stand by just a moment on patient details.
00:18
I'm checking with program manager as there's a matrix with Eagle Med from Great Bend checking this.
00:27
You are twice as close and it's going back to your area.
00:32
It makes more sense for you to take it.
00:34
I'll make some calls while you get gas.
00:41
Fleckham last row two, yes, Roger.
00:44
We have to go to Hays.
00:46
How long to figure it out? Over?
00:53
Last or two, Placcom, call should take no more than five to ten minutes.
01:01
Let's or two,
01:03
Roger, we'll hold for a second here.
01:11
That's our two flight com.
01:13
I just finished with single program manager.
01:15
He is okay with us taking the flight as we'll be faster for the patient.
01:19
If we need to go to Hays for fuel first, I can add that leg.
01:23
Either way, it still makes more sense for us to take the flight.
01:28
If that is okay with you.
01:34
Hi, Colin. Yes, Roger, we can do it.
01:36
If you finish patient info, we'll decide whether to drop them off then go to Hays or go there first. Over.
01:43
Over.
01:47
Lassar-2 Flightcom copies: 34-year-old male in ER at Rooks County going to neuro ICU room CA5101 at KU Med, transported for glioblastoma, hypoxia, and seizure-like activity. Currently on BiPAP, no drips, cardiac monitor.
02:13
F-A-5-Ruggers, yes, bye.
02:20
I copy that talk.
02:23
FlightCom, Lysartre, do we know oxygen percentage patient is on at 5'5?
02:30
Lysartre 2, FlightCom, negative.
02:32
I'll get that info quickly and hurry for you.
02:39
Yes, Placoph, get that info, please.
02:43
Pilot estimates one hour 38 minute transport time depending on oxygen amount.
02:49
That may limit.
02:54
Last one two Flecom copies, I have facility on line now.
02:57
I'll get info for you in a second.
03:03
Flightcom, BiPAP settings are 12 over 5 and 35%, 35%, 55%, 5% FIO2.
03:13
Thank you.
03:19
Hey Flightcom, Lister 2, can you send amount of O2, please?
03:28
Last search, I'm copy, sending now.
03:30
Once we get info, decide if going to Hays or elsewhere first.
03:37
At hospital, will get fuel at Hays then come back and pick them up.
03:42
Over.
03:47
6-2, medical incident at shelter, 3655 east 25.
03:52
365 east 25.
03:55
365 and 2315.
04:01
Lightsburg, standby.
04:02
I believe weight is 258 pounds, double-checking.
04:10
Yes, LiveSmartine 2 Flightcom.
04:11
Weight is 258.255 pounds, about 259 pounds.
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W 39th Ave, Kansas City, KS 66103
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