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Man transported for worsening knee pain and unexplained bruising, Eureka CA
A 59-year-old man with worsening knee pain, swelling, and unexplained bruising on his rib cage was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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Transcript:
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Our City 3, Code 2[1], Level 2, Medical.
00:09
Jones, your time in 1714.
00:11
This is Holly, R.N.
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Go ahead.
00:13
Good evening, this, (name withheld).
00:15
On City 3. I've been about a 4 to 5 minutes each at your facility on board.
00:20
I have a 59-year-old male.
00:23
He's complained of pain in his left knee.
00:26
He was seen at your facility Friday, I believe, for diagnosis with some blood clots in that knee.
00:34
Since then,
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he has increased in pain and swelling at that site.
00:41
He also has...
00:42
some unusual dark bruising on his right rib cage with no trauma.
00:50
He was given Eloquist as a new prescription break.
00:56
City 3Back, Eloquist is a new prescription on Friday.
01:02
Previous CVA's and TIAs.
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and VAL signs are within normal limits.
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GCS is 15.
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We'll see you in about three to four.
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Minutes.
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No further questions order and we'll give you a by the time on arrival.
01:24
St. Joe's clear.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 2: Urgent response without lights and sirens (expedite, non-emergency)
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Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501
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