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Elderly male transported to hospital for urinary retention, Gettysburg PA

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Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325

A 96-year-old male from a nursing facility was transported to Gettysburg Hospital after being unable to urinate for over eight hours following catheter removal. He is awake, alert, in discomfort, and receives immediate medical care.

Audio|Source: Franklin County Fire and EMS Alerts
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Coming in, VLS from Paramount Skilled Nursing with a 10-minute ETA, with a 96-year-old male patient.
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They had an in-dwelling Foley for about 10 days.
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They decided to take it out and see if he would be able to void, which he has not.
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So he's in a good amount of discomfort, distended.
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Last void was over...
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eight hours ago. They are unable to pass the catheter. His urologist is there. He's awake alert and oriented. Vital signs are blood pressure 130 over 64, pulse 101, respiration 22, and he's 98% on room air.

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Gettysburg Hospital, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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