Elderly man suffers severe bleeding from dialysis shunt, Apex NC


Emergency responders were sent to a residence near New Hope Church Road for a 76-year-old man with severe bleeding from his dialysis shunt. The patient is conscious and breathing but takes blood thinners, making the bleeding serious. Responders were instructed to approach quietly.
Audio|Source: Chatham County Fire
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Central to you, North Town Fire Department, First Health District 1.
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Reson to you, Hemorrhage, near New Hope Church Rd, emergency traffic, cross streets, R.R.
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Wilson Drive and Deerwalk Woods Lane, Central Clear, 1732.
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61 around.
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10-41761
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Central to units responding to hemorrhage.
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They are requesting a silent approach.
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You're responding to a 76-year-old male conscious and breathing.
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Advise he had dialysis and shunt is bleeding.
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Advise it is the AV fistula that is bleeding.
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It is serious.
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Patient does take blood thinners.
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Location mentioned:
Near New Hope Church Rd, Apex, NC 27523
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