Man injured while ice fishing taken to hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a man to Meriter Hospital after he reportedly slipped while ice fishing and struck the back of his head. He was unconscious for about ten minutes but was alert and responsive during transport. The patient was placed in a cervical collar as a precaution due to possible head trauma.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hi, Meriter. City Madison Medic 6.
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We're about 6 to 7 minutes out.
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We have a 59-year-old male patient who was out ice fishing,
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slipped, hit the back of his head.
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A friend said that he was unconscious for about 10 minutes.
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They could not wake him up for about 10 minutes.
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No major bleeding, no major trauma.
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No hematomas or visible injuries on his head.
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He was unconscious for 10 minutes but now responsive.
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He's alert and oriented times 4, but he is lethargic,
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patent airway, breathing normally.
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He is not on blood thinners.
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Blood pressure is 160 over 70.
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Heart rate at 64, respirations at 18.
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SvO2 is 96% on room air, and blood sugar is 114.
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No other injuries.
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After secondary assessment, no significant pain reported.
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We have him in a C-collar at this time.
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That's about it for now.
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We'll be there in about five minutes.
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Any questions for us? No questions? Very clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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