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Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 43 Life-saving Missions In June
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter These missions included 21 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, three motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, which serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, carried out 43 life-saving missions throughout June. These missions included 21 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, three motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in locations such as Motiti Island, Waihau Bay, Opotiki and Paengaroa. The month started off with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Motiti Island for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Monday afternoon, June 2nd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering from a health condition. The patient was flown to Starship Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Thursday morning, June 4th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was suffering from a medical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive further treatment. Later that morning, the rescue helicopter crew were dispatched to Waihau Bay for a male who was in serious condition. He was transported to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Friday morning, June 6th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Teko for a male who had sustained serious injuries following a pedestrian vs car incident. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further urgent treatment. In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 8th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Wednesday evening, June 11th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Waihi for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Friday afternoon, June 13th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Aroha for a female who was in critical condition following a serious motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 14th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Paengaroa for a male who sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday evening, June 15th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rerewhakaaitu for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further immediate treatment. In the early hours of Monday morning, June 16th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waikino for a male who was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 40 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter flew to the Opotiki Airfield for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further immediate care. On Tuesday afternoon, June 17th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital to receive further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 21st, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whitianga Airfield for a patient who was in critical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive urgent further care. On Wednesday afternoon, June 25th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a female who had sustained significant injuries following a pedestrian vs motor vehicle. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. The month ended with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Oputere for a patient who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. What if… you could save a life?
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Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 44 Life-saving Missions In June
Press Release – Greenlea Rescue Helicopter These missions included 26 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, six rural/farm incidents, two motor vehicle accidents and seven miscellaneous missions. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, which serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, carried out 44 life-saving missions throughout June. These missions included 26 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, six rural/farm incidents, two motor vehicle accidents and seven miscellaneous missions. The Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in remote locations such as Desert Road, Whakamaru, Murupara and Cape Runaway. The month started off with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Desert Road for a female who had sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 50 minutes before being flown to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday afternoon, June 5th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tokoroa Hospital for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Friday afternoon, June 6th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a female who was suffering from serious injuries. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further urgent treatment. On Sunday evening, June 8th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew to Murupara for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown to Rotorua Hospital to receive further treatment. On Wednesday morning, June 11th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Taupo Hospital for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for further treatment. On Monday afternoon, June 16th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rotorua Hospital for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further immediate care. On Tuesday afternoon, June 17th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter flew to Cape Runaway for a male who was experiencing a serious medical condition. The patient had set off his personal locater beacon. Once the crew had stabilised him on scene he was airlifted to Waihau Bay to receive further immediate care. On Friday morning, June 20th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was in critical condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter crew assisted a female in Whakamaru who had sustained injuries after a fall from a horse. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Middlemore Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Poronui for a male who had sustained injuries following a fall. The patient was stabilised on scene and airlifted to Rotorua Hospital for further care. In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 22nd, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a male who had sustained injuries following a significant fall. The patient was stabilised on scene and airlifted to Rotorua Hospital to receive further treatment. In the early hours of Tuesday morning, June 24th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter crew were dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a male who was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Sunday afternoon, June 29th, the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Taupo Hospital for a female who was experiencing serious seizures. The patient was airlifted to Rotorua Hospital to receive further treatment. The month concluded with the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Taupo Airport on the morning of Monday, June 30th, to assist a male who had sustained burn injuries. He was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. That evening, the rescue helicopter also transported another male – suffering from a medical condition – from Rotorua Hospital to Waikato Hospital for continued care. What if… you could save a life? Donate to your Greenlea Rescue Helicopter today and help turn that 'what if' into someone's survival story > Background: Philips Search & Rescue Trust (PSRT) is the charity responsible for fundraising and promotion of the North Island's largest pool of community rescue helicopters. PSRT was founded in 1985 after an endowment by Philips New Zealand Limited to mark a light aircraft accident near Turangi in which two Philips personnel lost their lives. Encompassing a fleet of rescue helicopters, the service provides air health and rescue services free of charge to the public on a no-fault basis. The rapid response is powered by an expert crew of Pilots, Air Crew Officers and Critical Care Flight Paramedics. In a life and death situation it is this speed and agility of the rescue helicopter that can make all the difference, with patients able to receive medical treatment as soon as the rescue helicopter arrives and continuing whilst en route to a medical facility.
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Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 43 Life-saving Missions In June
Press Release – Aerocool Rescue Helicopter The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, which serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, carried out 43 life-saving missions throughout June. These missions included 21 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, three motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in locations such as Motiti Island, Waihau Bay, Opotiki and Paengaroa. The month started off with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Motiti Island for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Monday afternoon, June 2nd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering from a health condition. The patient was flown to Starship Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Thursday morning, June 4th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was suffering from a medical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive further treatment. Later that morning, the rescue helicopter crew were dispatched to Waihau Bay for a male who was in serious condition. He was transported to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Friday morning, June 6th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Teko for a male who had sustained serious injuries following a pedestrian vs car incident. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further urgent treatment. In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 8th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Wednesday evening, June 11th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Waihi for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Friday afternoon, June 13th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Aroha for a female who was in critical condition following a serious motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 14th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Paengaroa for a male who sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday evening, June 15th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rerewhakaaitu for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further immediate treatment. In the early hours of Monday morning, June 16th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waikino for a male who was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 40 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter flew to the Opotiki Airfield for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further immediate care. On Tuesday afternoon, June 17th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital to receive further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 21st, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whitianga Airfield for a patient who was in critical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive urgent further care. On Wednesday afternoon, June 25th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a female who had sustained significant injuries following a pedestrian vs motor vehicle. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. The month ended with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Oputere for a patient who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. What if… you could save a life?
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Aerocool Rescue Helicopter Carries Out 43 Life-saving Missions In June
The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter, which serves the Coastal Bay of Plenty region, carried out 43 life-saving missions throughout June. These missions included 21 inter-hospital transfers, three medical events, 10 rural/farm incidents, three motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. The Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in locations such as Motiti Island, Waihau Bay, Opotiki and Paengaroa. The month started off with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Motiti Island for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 30 minutes before being airlifted to Tauranga Hospital for further care. That evening, the rescue helicopter flew to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Monday afternoon, June 2nd, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Rotorua Hospital for a male who was suffering from a health condition. The patient was flown to Starship Hospital for further treatment. In the early hours of Thursday morning, June 4th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was suffering from a medical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive further treatment. Later that morning, the rescue helicopter crew were dispatched to Waihau Bay for a male who was in serious condition. He was transported to Tauranga Hospital for further treatment. On Friday morning, June 6th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Te Teko for a male who had sustained serious injuries following a pedestrian vs car incident. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further urgent treatment. In the early hours of Sunday morning, June 8th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter flew to Tauranga Hospital for a male who was in serious condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Wednesday evening, June 11th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Waihi for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Friday afternoon, June 13th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Aroha for a female who was in critical condition following a serious motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene for 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 14th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Paengaroa for a male who sustained serious injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday evening, June 15th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Rerewhakaaitu for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 20 minutes before being flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further immediate treatment. In the early hours of Monday morning, June 16th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Waikino for a male who was suffering from a serious medical event. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately 40 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. That afternoon, the rescue helicopter flew to the Opotiki Airfield for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was airlifted to Tauranga Hospital to receive further immediate care. On Tuesday afternoon, June 17th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whakatane Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was flown to Tauranga Hospital to receive further treatment. On Saturday evening, June 21st, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Whitianga Airfield for a patient who was in critical condition. The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital to receive urgent further care. On Wednesday afternoon, June 25th, the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Tauranga Hospital for a female who had sustained significant injuries following a pedestrian vs motor vehicle. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. The month ended with the Aerocool Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Oputere for a patient who was in serious condition. The patient was stabilised on scene before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. What if... you could save a life? Donate to your Aerocool Rescue Helicopter today and help turn that 'what if' into someone's survival story >
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Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter Completes 43 Life-Saving Missions In June
Press Release – Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter WWRH Ruapuke rescue (Photo/Supplied) The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter carried out 43 life-saving missions across the Waikato, King Country, and Coromandel regions throughout June. These missions included 26 inter-hospital transfers, two medical events, three rural/farm incidents, six motor vehicle accidents and six miscellaneous missions. The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was frequently seen in the Coromandel area due to the high number of medical emergencies in locations such as Paeroa, Whangamata and the Coromandel Airfield. The month began with the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter being dispatched to Ruapuke for a male who sustained injuries in a sport-related incident. The patient was stabilised on scene for approximately an hour before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Monday morning, June 2nd, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Auckland City Hospital for a female who was suffering from a health condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday evening, June 5th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Whangamata for a female who had sustained injuries to her head. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. On Saturday afternoon, June 7th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Ngaroma for a female who had sustained trauma injuries. The patient was stabilised on scene and flown to Waikato Hospital for further urgent treatment. On Sunday afternoon, June 8th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Te Akau after being dispatched to assist a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene and airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further urgent care. On Friday afternoon, June 13th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Aroha for a female who was in critical condition following a serious motor vehicle accident. The patient was stabilised on scene for 30 minutes before being airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Sunday evening, June 15th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Te Kuiti for a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was treated on scene before being swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Monday afternoon, June 16th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to the Coromandel airfield for a male who was experiencing a medical event. The patient was airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Thursday evening, June 19th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Thames Hospital for a male who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was swiftly flown to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. On Saturday afternoon, June 21st, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Kawau Island after being dispatched to assist a female who was experiencing a serious medical event. The patient was flown to North Shore Hospital to receive further medical treatment. On Sunday afternoon, June 22nd, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to Taneatua for a male who had sustained critical injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was treated on scene and then airlifted to Waikato Hospital for further treatment. Then that evening, the rescue helicopter crew flew to Paeroa Domain for a male who was in critical condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. A third mission was performed later that evening, with the rescue helicopter being tasked to Awhitiu for a male who had sustained significant injuries following a motor vehicle accident. The patient was flown to Auckland City Hospital to receive further care. In the early hours of Thursday morning, June 26th, the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew to Taumarunui Hospital after being tasked to assist a female who was suffering from a serious medical event. the patient was flown swiftly to Waikato Hospital to receive further urgent treatment. The month ended with a mission on Sunday morning, June 29th, where the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Tokoroa for a female who was in serious condition. The patient was flown to Waikato Hospital to receive further treatment. What if… you could save a life? Donate to your Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter today and help turn that 'what if' into someone's survival story > Content Sourced from Original url
