Elderly man pulls catheter causing bleeding, Fredericksburg VA
Emergency responders treated an 88-year-old man who pulled out his catheter and caused bleeding. The bleeding was controlled and the patient remained stable with normal vital signs.
Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Engine 4, and ambulance 4-2.
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Stroke, Hippo Health Management.
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At near Spotsylvania Ave, cross streets on business drive-in-line road.
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Response Priority 1 on Sproxy 1
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Regional Spotsie radio and a spotty 3-1.
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Yeah, go ahead, please.
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This is POTC 3-1.
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We're about 10 minutes out.
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I have an 88-year-old male that pulled his foley and is now bleeding.
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Patient bleeding is controlled.
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Vitals are as followed.
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Heart rate is 68.
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Oxygen is on room air 96%.
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Blood pressure is 126 over 62.
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GCS of 15. Respiratory is 18 and normal.
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Location mentioned:
Near Spotsylvania Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
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