Patient accidentally removes feeding tube, stable condition, Fayetteville AR
Medical EmergencyA female patient with cerebral palsy accidentally removed her feeding tube at a medical facility in Washington County, Arkansas. She is at her normal mental status and stable, but a blood pressure reading could not be obtained due to movement.
Audio|Source: Northwest Arkansas State and Local Police
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Transcript:
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Good morning, Washington, Washington, Regional, Centromedic Ones and Battery Facility, not emerging with a 54-5-4-year-old female. Come from pretty girl's health and rehab.
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She points is going to be needing a peg tube replacement. Patient was reported to have accidentally pulled out her peg tube.
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She says this has happened multiple times in the past, her cerebral palsy.
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She is at her normal baseline mental status,
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GCS-15.
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She is showing a heart rate of around one-tenths at 97% on room area. We're unable to get a blood pressure due to excessive pace of movement.
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She does have a palpable radial pulse.
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We'll be there in about 6 to 7 minutes here. Crying your further.
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Nothing further. Room on arrival. Reach on clear.
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Near N Northhills Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
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