Man with recent foot amputation bleeding at home, Davenport IA
Medical EmergencyDispatch audio describing a non-urgent EMS response near West 68 St for a 57-year-old man. He had a right foot amputation the previous day and nurses found blood soaking through his bandages. He is awake and responsive with blood pressure around 105–108/60 and a heart rate of about 105. Medical history noted: high blood pressure, diabetes, acid reflux, and depression. Basic life support units are responding.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
02:23
Transcript:
Davenport Engine 7, EMS Solo, responding near West 68 St. This will be a cold response for a full. 2453C2. Obtaining a patient refusal. No deputy needed. 2453 is clear and available. Patient is a 57-year-old male who had his right foot amputated yesterday. Nurses found bleeding through his bandages this morning, with blood on the pad and floor. He is alert and oriented. Blood pressure 108/60 then 105/60. Past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes, GERD, and depression. BLS is responding and is about one minute out. GCS 15, heart rate 105, respirations 14.
Davenport Engine 7, EMS Solo, responding near West 68 St. This will be a cold response for a full. 2453C2. Obtaining a patient refusal. No deputy needed. 2453 is clear and available. Patient is a 57-year-old male who had his right foot amputated yesterday. Nurses found bleeding through his bandages this morning, with blood on the pad and floor. He is alert and oriented. Blood pressure 108/60 then 105/60. Past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes, GERD, and depression. BLS is responding and is about one minute out. GCS 15, heart rate 105, respirations 14.
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Near W 68th St, Davenport, IA 52806
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