Elderly man bleeding heavily through catheter on blood thinners, Cary NC


A 96-year-old man is experiencing serious bleeding through a catheter. He is alert, breathing normally, and taking blood thinners. The bleeding is considered serious.
Audio|Source: Cary Fire-Rescue
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Transcript:
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I'm calling for a 96-year-old male, according to conscious breathing completely alert. Called in by home care nurse reporting bleeding via a Foley catheter.
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I was going to be a Charlie[1].
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Patient does take blood thinners,
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breathing is normal, bleed is considered serious at this time.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Charlie: Charlie-level response (moderate-priority alarm response classification)
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Location mentioned:
Cambridge, Cary, NC 27518
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