Man Bleeding After Recent Hip Replacement at Hotel, Forest City NC


A 69-year-old man at a hotel in Forest City is bleeding from a recent left hip replacement surgical site. The bleeding is controlled and his vital signs are stable as he is being transported for medical care.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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ETA approximately 4 to 5 out with a 69, 69-year-old male coming from quality in a hotel of Forest City.
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Protocol I have reference to hemorrhoaceration.
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A patient is bleeding from...
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surgical site from a knee replacement, a hip replacement to the left side.
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Patient was seen previously at your facility earlier today.
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Last vital sign, low pressure 133 over 77, heart rate 102.
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SPO2 is 93% on remair.
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We have the wound bandage at this time, minimal bleeding controlled.
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Location mentioned:
Near Commercial Dr, Forest City, NC 28043
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