Man with ring stuck on finger receives medical help, Ridgeville SC
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical personnel responded to near Ryan Road in Ridgeville for a 43-year-old man with a ring stuck on his right ring finger. Attempts to remove the ring on site were unsuccessful. The patient was stable and was transported to the hospital for further care.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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EMS in progress near Ryan Rd, Ridgeville.
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Good morning, Somerville.
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This is Jerry in the back of Dorchester, Medic 2.
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We're going to be inbound non-emergent.
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You got about...
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Got approximately 14 and 15 minute ETA.
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Roddy with me, I have a 43-year-old male.
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His chief complaint tonight is going to be a ring stuck on his right ring finger.
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Looks like it's been there for quite some time.
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Okay, gorgeous.
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We tried to cut it off, we got through the ring, but we just can't get it off.
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Right now he's resting comfortably.
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His heart rate is 82.
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The blood pressure is 127 on top of 81.
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Setting 100% on room air.
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No other medical complaints or history.
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Do you have any questions or orders for me?
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This is for CAD purposes, if you would put in the CAD, confirming only two patients.
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Okay, first I've been in.
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No questions, orders.
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Continue to transport.
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Room assignment upon arrival.
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Some of those are those are there?
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Location mentioned:
Ryan Rd, Ridgeville, SC 29472
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