Elderly man pulls out catheter during nursing facility transfer, Topton PA


An 86-year-old man at a nursing facility pulled out a suprapubic catheter during transfer and requires hospital transport for catheter replacement.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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We've been home at Topton, near South Home Avenue.
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Here to use the D-Dilta entrance.
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The patient's going to be in room 212 said Bravo, 86-year-old male.
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Pulled out a suprapubic catheter while transferring.
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It just needs it replaced.
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No other symptoms.
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They are requesting Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest.
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Enhanced precautions are not indicated.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Home Ave, Topton, PA 19562
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