The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Undertakes 36 Life-saving Missions In April
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter
The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Tokoroa for a male in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter carried out 36 life-saving missions across the Coastal Bay of Plenty region throughout April. These missions included 13 inter-hospital transfers, 3 medical events, 11 rural/farm incidents, 2 motor vehicle accident, and 7 miscellaneous missions.
The rescue helicopter was most often seen in Tauranga, completing 4 inter-hospital transfers, as well as in Whakatane and Rotorua, where each had 3 inter-hospital transfers. Additionally, the rescue helicopter crew were spotted in remote locations such as Motiti Island, Matakana Island, Hahei and Waihau Bay, to name a few.
The month began with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Tokoroa for a male in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
In the early hours of the next morning, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital to assist a male suffering from a medical event. The patient was flown to Middlemore Hospital for further medical care.
On Saturday morning, April 5th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Whakatane Hospital for a female experiencing a medical condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
That evening, the rescue helicopter crew were being dispatched to Tauranga Hospital for a male experiencing a serious medical event and required further treatment at another hospital. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On the morning of Tuesday, April 8th, the rescue helicopter flew to Matakana Island after being dispatched to assist a female suffering from a serious medical condition. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
That evening, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Waihau Bay after being dispatched to assist a female who was in serious condition. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being airlifted to Whakatane Hospital for further treatment.
On Wednesday morning, April 9th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Motiti Island for a female experiencing a serious medical event. She was stabilised on scene by the Critical Care Flight Paramedic before being flown to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
On Thursday morning, April 10th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waihi for a patient who was experiencing a serious event. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On the evening of Friday, April 11th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Galatea after being dispatched to assist a female who had sustained serious injuries following a significant fall. She was stabilized on scene for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before being swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further life-saving care.
On Sunday afternoon, April 13th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Te Puke after being dispatched to assist a female experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
That afternoon, the rescue helicopter was tasked to Ruatoki for a male who sustained injuries after a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment.
On Tuesday afternoon, April 22nd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Opotiki Airfield for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
On Thursday evening, April 24th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a female who was suffering from a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment.
The next evening, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for a male who sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment.
The month concluded with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Katikati for a female experiencing a serious medical event. She was stabilised and swiftly airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further medical treatment.
The fast response of the rescue helicopter and its highly trained crew ensures the patients receive the best care as quickly as possible. Because you never know when you'll need us… Donate to your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter at https://give.rescue.org.nz/event/aerocool rescue-helicopter/donate
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