Paramedic injured in back while lifting patient, Liberty MO
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a 57-year-old male paramedic injured his lower back while lifting a patient. He has a history of bulging discs. He is alert and stable, with normal vital signs, and is being transported to Liberty Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Kearney Med 2, Liberty, our patient info.
00:04
This is Liberty.
00:05
Go ahead.
00:08
Good afternoon, Liberty, Carney Met2, Paramedics, Barry.
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I'm coming to you with one of ours who was injured while lifting a patient.
00:17
I'm about six, seven minutes from you with a 57-year-old male.
00:22
Chief complaint is severe lower back pain.
00:25
He has a history of L4, L5, L6, S1 bulging disc.
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He's currently alert, oriented times four, GCS of 15.
00:34
I have a regular sinus rhythm on the monitor with occasional PAC at a rate of about 70.
00:42
Last blood pressure, 150 over 82, breathing about 20 times a minute, non-labored, saturation 99 percent on room air.
00:49
I have a 20 gauge established in the left forearm.
00:53
I have given 30 milligrams of Toridol and 60 milligrams of Norflex.
01:01
All vitals within normal limits, patient stable.
01:03
Any questions or orders?
01:07
No questions.
01:08
See you any do here.
01:11
Carney, clear.
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Location mentioned:
Glenn Hendren Dr, Liberty, MO 64068
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