Elderly man transported with severe flank pain triggered by cough, Eureka CA


A 71-year-old man is being taken to hospital due to severe right flank pain caused by coughing. The pain is very intense only during coughing and absent otherwise.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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St. Joe's Arcata 2, Code 2 Level 2 Medical.
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On board, I have a 71-year-old male patient chief complaint of right flank pain secondary to a cough.
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The cost started around Saturday.
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And when he does cough, pain is around at 12 out of 10 per patient.
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When he's not coughing, pain is 0 out of 10.
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Patient is currently ALS, with the exception of an IV,
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Near Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501
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