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Female Patient Transported for Constipation from Oxycodone Use, Rutherfordton NC

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Rutherfordton, NC 28139

A 34-year-old female is being transported to Rutherford Regional hospital due to constipation caused by oxycodone use. She has stable vital signs and has tried multiple remedies without relief.

Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Ground to your facility routine traffic with a 34-year-old female called out chief complaint of constipation Sunday.
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patient reports, says she's made numerous attempts with duplex, Xlax, lenses, stool softeners, depositories, fleet enimates, and has had no success in using the bathroom.
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She is also taking oxycodone Q6 for post-op discomfort.
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Last dose was at (number withheld) a.m.
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today.
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All bottles are stable at this time, blood pressure 146 over 84, 0299, heart rate 89,
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and BGL of 99.
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She is A&O, an ambulatory, and we have an ETA of about 6 to 8 minutes.
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State Form, we're coming in arrival.

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