Man bleeds from ankle after oxygen cylinder injury, Knoxville TN


A 59-year-old man suffered heavy bleeding from his ankle after dropping an oxygen cylinder on it. He is taking blood thinners. Two tourniquets were applied to control the bleeding. Emergency responders are on the way.
Audio|Source: Knox County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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A 59-year-old male who has an arterial bleed from dropping an O2 cylinder on his ankle.
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He is on blood thinners.
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Tourniquet number 1 was placed at near ankle.
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Tourniquet number 2 at near ankle.
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He is 5 feet 11 inches and weighs between 350 and 390 pounds.
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Good copy. Life Surgery.
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Seven minutes out.
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Roger, 7 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Near Daylily Dr, Knoxville, TN 37920
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