Woman transported for abdominal pain and colostomy concerns, Summerville SC
Medical EmergencyA 74-year-old woman with a colostomy bag experiencing worsening abdominal pain and possible blockage is being transported to the hospital. She has a urinary tract infection under treatment and has noted unusual black liquid in her colostomy bag. Her vital signs are stable, and she has had iron transfusions recently.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Hey, Sarah Bell, this is Dorchester County, Medit 3.
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We're currently in Roger Facility, non-emergent traffic with a 74-year-old female.
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We're going out today for abdominal pain.
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Patient says for the past three days she's been having abdominal pain.
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The patient does have a colostomy bag.
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She reports that she thinks there is a blockage.
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She's had to be transported to the hospital three or four times in the past for the same thing.
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Today there is a black liquid in her colostomy bag that she says she has never seen before.
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That started today, with pain that increased today.
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Patient states she also has a urinary tract infection, confirmed by a doctor this past Wednesday, and is currently on medication for it.
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Last vitals are 135 over 83, at a heart rate of 83, oxygen 2.7 room air at 97%.
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Patient states she also gets iron transfusions, the last one was about two months ago.
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We're currently about 10 minutes ETA to your facility.
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Summerville, SC
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