Patient transported for kidney disease treatment, Newport TN
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A middle-aged male patient was transported from Newport Medical Center to Jefferson Memorial Hospital for treatment of high calcium levels and chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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You're responding to Newport Medical Center, ER13.
00:03
We're transporting a (age withheld) male to Jefferson Memorial Hospital for hypercalcemia.
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Patient requires transport due to chronic renal disease and requiring in-hospital dialysis.
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Location mentioned:
2nd St, Newport, TN 37821
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