The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 30 Life-saving Missions In April
The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter carried out 30 life-saving missions across the Central Plateau and Lakes region throughout April. These missions included 13 inter-hospital transfers, 2 medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, 3 motor vehicle accident, and 2 miscellaneous missions.
The rescue helicopter was most often seen in Taupo, completing 5 inter-hospital transfers, as well as in Rotorua, where the crew performed 5 inter-hospital transfers. Additionally, the rescue helicopter crew were spotted in remote locations such as Mount Ruapehu, Ruatahuna and Wairakei to name a few.
The month began with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a female who had sustained injuries. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
The following morning, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tongariro National Park to assist a male who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was flown to Taupo Hospital for further medical care.
Later that morning, the rescue helicopter flew to Matapu for a male who had sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 40 minutes by the onboard Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On Sunday afternoon, April 6th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Taumarunui Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On Wednesday morning, April 9th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Ruatahuna for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was flown to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment after being stabilised on scene by the Critical Care Flight Paramedic.
On Friday afternoon, April 11th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew to Erua for a female who had sustained serious injuries after a fall from a quad bike. The patient was treated on scene and then airlifted to Taupo Hospital for further treatment.
The next evening, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Kawakawa Bay for a female who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital to receive further medical treatment.
On Monday morning, April 14th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for a female who was suffering from a serious medical condition. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
In the early hours of Wednesday morning, April 16th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Murupata for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment.
On Sunday afternoon, April 20th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taumarunui Hospital for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was treated and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On Thursday afternoon, April 24th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Airport for a male who had sustained injuries following a significant fall down a 3m bank. The patient was airlifted swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
Later that afternoon, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment.
On Friday afternoon, April 25th, the rescue helicopter flew to Rotorua Hospital for a male who had sustained injuries after falling from a significant height (3m). The patient was airlifted swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further care.
That evening, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering a medical condition. The patient was transported to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On Saturday afternoon, April 26th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Wairakei Forest for a male who sustained injuries after a mountain biking accident. The patient was treated and airlifted to Taupo Airport for further medical care.
The month concluded with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Waihaha for a female who sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately one hour before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
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