Medical emergency due to knee replacement complications, Woodfin NC


A medical emergency occurred near Snyder Dr due to complications from a knee replacement. The patient has a valid Do Not Resuscitate order. Family members and palliative care are present at the scene.
Audio|Source: Buncombe County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Communications to EMS 18.
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Okay,
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go ahead.
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We've got some traffic in Tans area. It's going to be near Snyder Dr. It's going to be reference complications with a knee replacement.
00:19
Cross Street's going to be Cottage Street, if you could respond.
00:24
Okay, soon to do it.
00:28
was en route out earlier. I don't know if they're on scene and they've requested transport or not.
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FY, he does have a valid DNR. It's on the refrigerator.
00:46
I think they dispatch 320 with us. I wasn't sure.
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I didn't hear who it was exactly.
00:57
So since you're pulling in.
01:03
(name withheld), two family members are up there with him. One of them's got medical experience. Palliative care is likely on scene also.
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Location mentioned:
Near Snyder Dr, Woodfin, NC 28804
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