Elderly cancer patient in severe pain en route to hospital, Fortuna CA
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services are transporting a 71-year-old woman with advanced cancer who is experiencing severe pain after running out of her medication. Vital signs are normal.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and South
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Transcript:
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RMH, this is EMC Bologna 1421.
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We are coming to you, Code 2[1], level 2, with a 71-year-old female complaining of pain.
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She has a history of cancer.
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It's spread throughout her body.
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She says she ran out of her pain medication about two days ago, and is reporting 10 on 10 global pain.
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Her vital signs are within normal limits.
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We are coming to Code 2[1], and we should be there in about five.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 2: Urgent response without lights and sirens (expedite, non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Renner Dr, Fortuna, CA 95540
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