Man with facial bleeding refuses hospital transport, Frederick MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics attended to a 36-year-old man with uncontrolled bleeding on the right cheek after popping a cyst. He experienced fainting episodes and had high blood pressure and pulse. Despite warnings and advice from a doctor, he refused hospital transport due to personal reasons.
Audio|Heard on: Frederick MD Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:57
Transcript:
00:00
Good evening, Frederick.
00:01
This is Frederick Health.
00:02
Hey, Paramedic Stewart, can I get a position on the line, please?
00:07
You have Dr.
00:08
Martin's hands on the line.
00:09
Go ahead.
00:13
Good evening, Dr.
00:14
Martin. This is ReadyLF8, Paramedic Stewart.
00:18
Currently on scene with a 36-year-old male for a hemorrhage.
00:25
Patient's hemorrhage has been uncontrolled since about 11 o'clock this morning.
00:33
However, at this time, patient would like to refuse to consult them for permission for refusal and additional advice you may have for the patient based on the recommendations we've given here on scene.
00:42
The patient has a cyst on the right cheek that they popped at about 11 o'clock this morning.
00:48
It's been bleeding continuously.
00:50
They've stayed gushing throughout the day.
00:52
They've had two syncopal episodes.
00:54
They stayed due to blood loss.
00:56
The first one that they said was witnessed for about 30 minutes.
01:00
The second one, they don't know how long it was,
01:03
but they woke up alone.
01:05
Currently I have a pulse of 118.
01:10
96% on room air, with a manual blood pressure of 182 over 90.
01:18
Patient does take them bleeding continuously.
01:20
He's bled through five, five-by-nine here on scene.
01:24
It's currently pressurized with tape and their fist, and still continuously bleeding.
01:29
The patient refuses transport and additional care to the hospital due to other life choices and financial reasons.
01:38
Do you have any recommendations for the patient at this time?
01:47
Yeah, this is Dr.
01:48
Martin. Can you clarify the location of the bleeding?
01:54
Right cheek.
01:57
I would strongly recommend transport to the hospital.
02:02
It sounds like the patient has attempted other...
02:08
Sorry. It seems like the patient has attempted other strategies to manage the bleeding but relatively unsuccessful throughout the day, bleeding associated with episodes and fasting out or highly concerning.
02:19
In addition,
02:21
vital signs are abnormal with significant hypertension as well as tachycardia.
02:25
The degree of bleeding that you are describing requires intervention that we can provide here in the emergency department.
02:32
It does not necessarily mean addition to the hospital, but if there is it to the emergency Department for further evaluation and treatment and intervention.
02:41
To address the cyst any infections that may be associated with it, as well as get the bleeding stop.
02:48
Each individual has the right to refuse treatment, however, would strongly recommend transport
02:55
to the emergency department for further evaluation.
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W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701
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