Emergency services divert patient with arm laceration, Watertown NY


Emergency medical services responded to a deep arm cut caused by a glass bottle. Due to the receiving hospital lacking orthopedic and CT services, the patient was redirected to another medical facility.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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7491 is on scene.
00:02
Capt, they arrived, 2203.
00:06
Crudgeon, we just sent you a false heir with an image of an injury to an arm.
00:10
I know your own diversion, I was just wondering if it's successful to take this patient to you.
00:14
We have no orthopedic control and we have no CT machine as well.
00:20
Risi, this is deep laceration from a glass bottle,
00:23
is it, would you like us to divert to Samaritan or are we still going to come to you?
00:31
We don't have portepidic on call if needed and no Cp as well if needed.
00:37
Yes, divert to Samaritan, please.
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Location mentioned:
Near Washington St, Watertown, NY 13601
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