Woman with heavy bleeding after recent C-section, Charleston TN


Paramedics respond to a 40-year-old woman bleeding heavily from a C-section incision at an apartment building near Hiwassee Street North. Air transport was declined due to weather; ground transport is underway.
Audio|Source: Bradley County Sheriff, Cleveland Police, Fire Rescue and MAC
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It's going to be near Hiwassee Street North.
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Near Hiwassee Street North.
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Callers advising that they're at the top of the apartment building.
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The patient had a C-section a few days ago and is bleeding heavily from the scar now.
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She took ibuprofen and had the C-section last week.
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Had three blood transfusions with the C-section.
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40-year-old female.
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She was walking around when the incision came open.
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The incision is about 13 to 14 inches long.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hiwassee St, Charleston, TN 37310
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