Two medical emergencies

Early this afternoon the Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter was dispatched Waihi where a 53 year old local woman became very unwell due to an existing medical condition, she was stabilised by St John paramedics before being flown to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.

As we started up to return home from Waikato the helicopter crew were tasked to Paeroa where a 54 year old Auckland man was suffering a serious cardiac event, he was stabilised by a local Doctor and St John staff before being flown to Waikato hospital in a critical condition.

Philips Search and Rescue Trust (PSRT) 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 Tauranga’s principal sponsor’s, Trustpower and TECT. 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 rescue.org.nz

[ENDS]

© Scoop Media