Man treated for leg swelling after snake bite, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 60-year-old man was transported to Caromont Main Hospital in Gastonia for treatment of swelling and possible tissue damage to his right lower leg following a snake bite that occurred last Thanksgiving. He was alert, received pain medication, and had stable vital signs during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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141A to CaroMont Main, routine patient notification.
00:05
All right.
00:07
Hey Caromont, this is 141A.
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We're coming to you, routine traffic with a 60-year-old male from home.
00:16
Patient stated that last Thanksgiving he was bitten by an adult copperhead on his right lower leg.
00:24
Upon examination, it looks pretty swollen.
00:31
Pretty swollen and possible necrosis of the skin.
00:41
Currently, he's alert and oriented times four.
00:44
I have given him medication for pain.
00:50
Current heart rate is 58, sinus rhythm on the monitor.
00:55
SpO2 is 99.
00:57
Respirations are 22.
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Blood pressure is 176 over 128.
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No other complaints at this time; we’re about 12 minutes out.
01:11
Do you have anything further?
01:14
Come on, go ahead.
01:17
Be careful with the patient notification.
01:22
Be careful.
01:24
Do you need me to repeat that report?
01:27
I was unable to copy your traffic.
01:29
I can’t hear you.
01:32
Come on, copy.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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