Emergency transport for patient with arm pain and possible clot, Wellsboro PA
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting a patient with a PICC line and severe left arm pain, possibly from a blood clot. The patient has a history of heart valve issues and elevated vital signs. The transport is to Wellsboro Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Tioga County Police, Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
A patient has a PICC line in his right arm.
00:02
He says he needs two heart valves replaced.
00:05
He is having 8 out of 10 pain in his left arm.
00:09
They have been concerned about a possible blood clot in his left arm.
00:13
A last set of vitals showed a pulse of 117.
00:19
Blood pressure is 122 over 100.
00:24
Respiration is 22.
00:26
Room air oxygen saturation is 100 percent.
00:28
He is alert and oriented times four. He last ate a couple of hours ago. He is not complaining of chest pain or other pain except the pain in his left arm and a sprained ankle.
01:00
The pain is in his left arm.
01:03
That's where they suspect a possible blood clot.
01:07
The PICC line is in the right AC area.
01:14
Okay, I'm 2.49.
01:17
I'm going through the marsh.
01:19
Do you still need me to meet up with you or are you transporting BLS?
01:30
We'll meet up with you.
01:32
He is requesting Wellsboro, so I figured if we meet somewhere right there, at least get you to take a look at him with everything going on.
01:53
Ambulance 2617 en route to Wellsboro Hospital.
01:56
Ambulance 2617 en route to Wellsboro.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Wellsboro, PA 16901
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.