Elderly man taken to hospital after catheter incident, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit transported a 76-year-old man to CaroMont Main Hospital in Gastonia after he removed his urinary catheter, causing bleeding that was later controlled.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Thirty-six B to CaroMont Main, routine traffic patient notification.
00:05
Thirty-six B, go ahead.
00:08
Good morning, (name withheld).
00:10
It's 36B routine here at the facility with a 76-year-old male.
00:15
We're calling out in reference to hemorrhaging.
00:17
Patient removed his catheter and was bleeding.
00:22
He is on Eliquis.
00:24
Bleeding is controlled at this time.
00:27
Last set of vitals: blood pressure 158 over 84,
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pulse 63,
00:32
respiratory rate 16, SpO2 95% on room air, blood sugar 185, temperature 97.6.
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We're about 10 minutes out.
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Do you require any further?
00:43
Okay, I won't say it.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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