The Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter had a busy month
in October, with a total of 35 life-saving missions carried
out across the Manawatu and Whanganui regions. The rescue
helicopter crew responded to a wide range of emergency
situations, including 16 inter-hospital transfers, 8 medical
emergencies, 2 rural or farm-related incidents, 6 motor
vehicle accidents, and 3 miscellaneous missions. Notably,
the crew’s hotspot was Palmerston North Hospital, where they
carried out 14 inter-hospital transfers throughout the
month. Additionally, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter
crew were required in areas such as Pohangina Valley, Marton
and many other remote and challenging locations to provide
life-saving care in time critical situations.
The
month started off with the Grassroots Trust Rescue
Helicopter being dispatched to Waipukurau for a male who was
experiencing a serious cardiac event. The patient was flown
to Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
On
Tuesday morning, October 8th, the Grassroots Trust Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to Ohakune for a female who was
experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was flown
to Whanganui Hospital for further treatment.
In the
early hours of Thursday morning, October 10th, the
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to
Palmerston North Hospital for a female who was experiencing
pregnancy difficulties. The patient was transported to
Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
On Saturday
afternoon, October 12th, the Grassroots Trust Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to Eketahuna for a male who sustained
serious injuries after being involved in a motor vehicle
accident. The patient was flown to Wellington Hospital for
further treatment.
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On Saturday evening, October 12th,
the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to
Marton for a male who was experiencing a serious cardiac
event. The patient was transported to Wellington Hospital
for further treatment.
On Sunday afternoon, October
13th, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was tasked to
Waitotara for a male who sustained serious injuries after
being involved in a motor vehicle accident. The patient was
flown to Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
On
Wednesday afternoon, October 16th, the Grassroots Trust
Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Hawera Hospital for a
male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The
patient was flown to Wellington Hospital for further
treatment.
On Thursday evening, October 17th, the
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whanganui
Hospital for a female who was experiencing a serious cardiac
event. The patient was transported to Wellington Hospital
for further treatment.
On Friday morning, October
18th, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was tasked to
Norsewood for a female who was experiencing a serious
respiratory condition. The patient was transported to
Palmerston North Hospital for further treatment.
On
Saturday afternoon, October 19th, the Grassroots Trust
Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Bulls for a male who was
experiencing a serious cardiac event. The patient was flown
to Wellington Hospital for further treatment.
On
Sunday evening, October 20th, the Grassroots Trust Rescue
Helicopter was tasked to Palmerston North Hospital for a
female who sustained injuries from a fall. The patient was
transported to Wellington Hospital for further
treatment.
On Thursday afternoon, October 24th, the
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to
Norsewood for a female who was in a critical condition
following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was
transported to Palmerston North Hospital to receive further
medical care.
On Saturday afternoon, October 26th the
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Marton for
a male who sustained serious injuries after being involved
in a farm related incident. The patient was treated on scene
by the onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being
flown to Palmerston North Hospital for further
treatment.
On Saturday afternoon, October 26th the
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Pahiatua
for a male who was in a critical condition following a
serious incident. The patient was flown to Hutt Hospital to
receive further treatment.
On Sunday afternoon, 27th
of October, the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter was
tasked to Otaki for a male who was in a critical condition
following a motorbike related incident. The patient was
flown to Palmerston North Hospital for further
treatment.
The month ended with the Grassroots Trust
Rescue Helicopter being tasked to Palmerston North Hospital
for a male who sustained serious injuries after a fall. The
patient was transported to Hutt Hospital for further
treatment
The fast response of the rescue helicopter
and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the
best care as quickly as possible. Help us gear up… Donate
towards essential life-saving equipment for your Grassroots
Trust Rescue Helicopter today at https://give.rescue.org.nz/event/grassroots-trust-rescue-helicopter/donate
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