Elderly man bleeds after pulling out catheter at home, Bluefield WV


An 83-year-old man who recently left the hospital pulled out his catheter at home near Dearborn Ave. He is currently bleeding and on blood thinners, requiring emergency medical assistance.
Audio|Source: Mercer County Public Safety Dispatch
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near Dearborn Ave, Avenue.
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He's got out of the hospital state that he's pulled his castor out.
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Currently bleeding, patient is on blood thinners.
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It's 23-03.
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Control 8-04.
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8.04.
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Responding in case truck.
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Top 884, have you here on 2,304? Finsett number 491913, again 49193.
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You respond to near Dearborn Avenue, near Dearborn.
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I have an 83-year-old male just got out of the hospital.
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He states that he's pulled his catheter out.
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It's currently bleeding.
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He is on blood thinners.
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There should be a green Chevy Cruise in the driveway.
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Location mentioned:
Near Dearborn Ave, Bluefield, WV 24701
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