Man bleeds from leg cut while on blood thinners, Nashville NC
Medical EmergencyA 71-year-old man accidentally cut his lower leg with scissors near West Cross St in Nashville. He is on blood thinners and has serious bleeding. EMS is responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Nash County EMS Dispatch - Digital
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Massachusetts, EMS2, Nashville Station 1,
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hemorrhage near West Cross St, Nashville, cross streets of South Boughty Street and South Austin Street.
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First, their response, 2359, tack one.
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Two in route.
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Two units in route near West Cross St. Your patient is a 71-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
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He advised that he was handling scissors and he had cut his hand. Hand is a minor cut.
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However, the major cut is in his lower leg. He dropped the scissors and he is on blood thinner.
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Was serious bleeding. He thought he had it under control this time.
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Breathing normally, responding normally.
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We're on scene.
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Near W Cross St, Nashville, NC 27856
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