Man treated for self-inflicted leg wound in custody, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a man in police custody who attempted self-harm by stabbing his thigh. The incident occurred near MUSC in Charleston. The man was transported non-emergently to the hospital for further treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Well, this is a Charleston twenty-five.
00:02
We're coming to you non-emergent at this time.
00:05
Approximately six to seven minutes out, coming from downtown.
00:10
I have a thirty-four-year-old male patient.
00:12
He has an attempted self-harm incident.
00:16
He stabbed himself with a small pocket knife in the right thigh.
00:21
No major bleeding.
00:24
I am patient.
00:25
Patient reports suicidal and homicidal thoughts.
00:29
Patient will not let me assess any of his vitals.
00:31
He's currently in custody with police.
00:35
Rate is about 20 breaths a minute, non-labored.
00:40
Heart rate is about 100, palpable on the wrist.
00:46
GCS 15. Questions or orders?
00:53
Medic, where on the thigh did he stab himself?
00:58
Like the anterior thigh.
01:00
Close to the hip.
01:07
Copy. Call on arrival.
01:08
One was clear.
01:11
Who were they?
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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