Man bleeding from tracheostomy at care center, Fincastle VA
Emergency responders were called to the Brian Center near Oldton Castle Road for a 52-year-old man bleeding from his tracheostomy tube and coughing up blood. The bleeding was reported as not serious, and the man was breathing normally but slow to respond.
Audio|Source: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 4, hot response, the Brian Center near Oldton Castle Road, room 201, ALS[1], severe bleed, tack three.
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Repeating, Medic 4, hot response, the Brian Center near Oldton Castle Road, room 201,
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ALS[1], severe bleed, tack 3, (number withheld).
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Bytive fire, Medic 4.
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Medical 4.
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En route.
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Medic 4 arrived at the Brian Center, room number 201.
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52-year-old male advised he is bleeding from his tracheostomy tube and is also coughing up blood.
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Patient was slow to respond this morning, not responding normally, but is breathing normally.
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They said the bleeding was not serious.
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He's not on blood thinners.
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High response tack 3, (number withheld).
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support backup
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Fincastle Rd, Fincastle, VA 24090
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