Elderly man transported for persistent nosebleed, Thomasville NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 85-year-old man is being transported to Thomasville Medical Center due to a persistent nosebleed lasting about 45 minutes. The bleeding did not respond to Afrin, and the patient is on blood thinners and has had prior cauterization for nosebleeds.
Audio|Heard on: Davidson NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 2. We're about 10 minutes out routine with an 85-year-old male coming from home.
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Alert and oriented, the chief complaint is going to be a nosebleed.
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This is the second one today.
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It is still bleeding.
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Started about 45 minutes ago, Afrin has not helped.
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Patient had to have it cauterized before.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 150 over 70.
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SpO2 is 98% on room air.
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Pulse hits 80.
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Any further?
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Does patient take blood thinners?
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Addict to the TMC patient is on blood thinners.
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10-4, room 19 on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Old Lexington Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
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