Woman transported to hospital for hand swelling after injury, Durham NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 62-year-old woman was transported to Duke Emergency Room due to significant swelling and pain in her right hand caused by a penetrating injury from a turkey bone a week earlier. Her vital signs were stable, and she was given one gram of Tylenol during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Duke ER Dermedic 6262 patient notification.
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This is Duke.
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Durham 62, inbound non-emergent with a 62, 62-year-old female coming from home.
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Chief complaint is right-hand swelling in pain.
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Subsequent, a penetrating injury a week ago from a turkey bone link,
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right hand is significantly swollen.
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Vital signs are stable.
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We've got a gram of Tylenol on board.
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On scene about 10.
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Trios.
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Temple.
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Location mentioned:
Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
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