Man fainted with rectal bleeding, taken to hospital, Eureka CA


A 55-year-old man fainted and briefly lost consciousness. He began passing bright red blood in his stool. His vital signs are stable, and there is no sign of trauma or crime. He is being transported to the hospital for medical evaluation.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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Transcript:
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On Code 2 Level 2, ALS Medical.
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Hi Matt, this is Paramedic Internal Alexei coming to a CO2-L-2 ALS Medical.
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On board, I have a 55-year-old male.
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Chief Complaint of syncope be.
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Patient had a synchral event approximately 30 minutes ago.
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He did have a positive loss of consciousness.
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He does not take blood thinners and denies any headneck or back pain.
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Patient did notice today, he also started
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having bowel movements with bright red blood in his stool.
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Patients vitals are 114 over 73, sinus tack at 104,
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with a CO2 of 98, and a BG of 128.
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We are ALS for syncope, and we'll be at your back door in approximately in five minutes.
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Eureka, CA
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