Patient transported for painful head abscess surgery, Bridgeport WV
Medical EmergencyA 44-year-old male was transported from Gateway Clinic to UHC for surgery to treat a painful abscess on the back of his head. The abscess is swollen, raised, and about 3 inches in diameter. The patient has a history of high blood pressure and is allergic to tramadol. He is currently stable with no other complaints.
Audio|Source: Fairmont Police and Fire and Marion County Sheriff and EMS
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I'm currently in route to your facility with a 12 to 15 mini ETA with a conscious alert and breathing a 44 year old male break
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No,
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he's coming to you from the Gateway Clinic in Sanamont or Dr. (name withheld). He needs to come to UHC for surgical services.
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He has an abscess from the occipital portion of his head.
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It's about 3 centimeters, or 3 inches in diameter,
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is painful raised swollen, so it's been there for about 3 days.
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He's widely stable, has a history of hypertension,
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allergies to tramadol.
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No other complaints at this time.
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An injury was something given,
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160 for 94 blood pressure, 94 R8, 99 on room air,
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24 left first, glucose 138.
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Location mentioned:
Near Medical Park Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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