Man injured in wood splitter accident, St Johns MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews transported a 23-year-old man from Sparrow Clinton Hospital after he sustained an open fracture to his left thumb during a wood splitter accident around noon. The patient was stable and received pain management and a vaccine before transfer.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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01:17
Transcript:
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122 with a BLS transfer.
00:03
Are you able to speak up some? Hardly hear you.
00:08
Area EMS also 122 with a BLS transfer.
00:13
Much better. Go ahead.
00:15
Coming from Sparrow Clinton Hospital with a 23-year-old male.
00:22
She reports it is an open fracture to his left thumb.
00:28
Patient said he was using a wood splitter at approximately noon today and received a crush injury to his left thumb that has a fracture.
00:38
First response and full services coming to assist.
00:43
Patient has a 20 gauge established in right AC, received pain medication and vaccine earlier today.
00:53
He is alert and oriented, GCS 15, BP 128 over 74, heart rate 70.
01:00
Respiratory rate 18.
01:02
Oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
01:05
Pain rated six of ten, no other complaints.
01:10
ETA to scene approximately 15 minutes.
01:15
Sunset ceiling.
01:17
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
S Oakland St, St Johns, MI 48879
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