Medical transfer after possible spider bite, La Mesa CA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a BLS crew at Sharp Grossmont Hospital requested transfer of a male patient to Sharp Chula Vista Hospital. The patient reportedly developed swelling, redness, and discharge on his lower right leg after a possible spider bite sustained while camping. Medical personnel conducted a non-emergency transfer for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Sharp Grossmont, BLS 10 looking to go over to Sharp Chula Vista with a Code 1 medical ETA of 5 minutes.
00:08
I'm known and ready for report.
00:10
Go ahead.
00:12
Thank you again, Falcon BLS 10.
00:14
Last four of the run number is going to be (number withheld).
00:17
It's going to be for a male patient.
00:20
Chief complaint is going to be right lower leg pain.
00:26
Patient reports that on Monday morning he was camping in a tent, woke up to an itching sensation on the lower right extremity.
00:37
Patient reports seeing a small wound.
00:41
Did not notice and believes it's a spider bite.
00:44
Did not see any spider, however states that the wound continued to itch and the pain gradually worsened along with some redness and swelling.
00:56
Currently, the patient has a small wound about 1 cm in diameter with pus discharge and redness around the site.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
