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Man experiences uncontrolled bleeding after surgery clot removal, Philipsburg PA

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Near E Spruce St, Philipsburg, PA 16866

A 54-year-old man removed a blood clot pack from his groin after surgery as instructed but now has uncontrolled bleeding that has lasted over 20 minutes despite applying pressure.

Audio|Source: Centre County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Thank you, 23 for the borough of Phelpsburg, near E Spruce St. Department number 1. The 54-year-old male had surgery last week and had a blood clot pack on his groin.
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Took it off tonight as instructed and now it won't stop bleeding.
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He is applying pressure.
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It's been about 20 minutes. He's unable to get another control.
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You're responding 2047.

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Near E Spruce St, Philipsburg, PA 16866
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