Firefighters assist removing ring blocking finger blood flow, Louisville KY
Medical EmergencyFirefighters were called to Veterans Hospital emergency clinic entrance to remove a ring from a patient's finger. The ring was blocking blood flow and hospital staff's ring cutter was not strong enough to cut it. Firefighters responded to provide assistance.
Audio|Source: Louisville Fire (Fire 1-4, LFR Alert)
02:21
Transcript:
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Engine 4. Assist Public[1],
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8-0-0 Zorn Avenue.
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800 Zorn Avenue, Veterans Hospital, triage, Country, Millwood Avenue, and Riverwood Drive.
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VA called and advised they need a responder to come cut a ring off the patient's finger.
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Their ring cutter is not strong enough,
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and they need assistance.
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They're going to be located in the emergency clinic entrance.
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But it is blocking blood flow on the finger.
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They will be waiting to direct.
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Advise if you need EMS at 16-0, 16-10.
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Mr. Porter Radio, we're going to respond.
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Be advised me to not carry a ring cutter on this engine.
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We'll advise further once we arrive on the scene.
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Somebody else?
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I go ahead and start, I believe it's wrong.
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Would that be Towers 2 or Quint 7?
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Would that be Tower 2 or Quint 7?
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Is it more ready for here?
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Would that be Tower 2 or Quint 7?
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I think Tower 2 to be closest.
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I think you go Cocoa Lime.
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This is okay.
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Tower 2.
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Assist.
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Public.
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8.0.
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Zorn Avenue.
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Pledge, folks okay, service.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Assist Public: Non-emergency public assistance call
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Hospital, Louisville, KY 40206
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