Older woman bleeds after varicose vein rupture in leg

Heard on: Independence MO Centerpoint Med (Hospital)

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Morning, Centerpoint to CJC Med One, coming to you with a 74-year-old female.

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Chief complaint today is a varicose vein in her right leg popped when she was getting out of the shower.

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Probably estimated about maybe a quarter pint to a half pint of blood on the floor.

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Pressure dressing.

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Applied and bleeding is controlled.

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Patient is on blood thinners.

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She's on Zyrtec.

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Right now we got a 20 gauge in the right hand with some fluids dripping.

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Heart rate's 120.

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Afib on four leads.

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And blood pressure is 137 over 74.

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Respirations are 18.

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She's 97% with four liter supplemental oxygen.

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Her room (number withheld) was 90%.

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So we'll be at the facility about five.

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Ten minutes. You guys got any other questions or orders?

2026-10-26 13:00 UTC

Medical Emergency

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews reported a 74-year-old woman with significant bleeding from a ruptured varicose vein in her right leg after she got out of a shower. The bleeding was reportedly controlled with a pressure dressing, and she was transported to a medical facility.