Shortness of Breath, Richmond Downs

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to Richmond Downs, west of Matamata, at around midnight, to retrieve a 5 year old boy who was experiencing shortness of breath as a result of an asthma attack. The boy and his mother were transported to Waikato Hospital. The helicopter was deployed because of the remote location, coupled with inclement weather and the inherent need for urgency in cases of respiratory distress.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust is a charitable organisation, operating rescue helicopters throughout the Central North Island. Philips Search and Rescue Trust relies on support from principal sponsors and community donations. Special thanks to Waikato King Country's principal sponsor, Westpac. This crucial financial support ensures our rescue helicopters can continue to bring life-saving equipment, rescue personnel and trauma-trained medics directly to the patient. For further information about PSRT visit our website http://rescue.org.nz.

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