Multiple ICU missions for the Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter

The Waikato Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched on three night ICU (Intensive Care Unit) hospital missions over the weekend.

On Saturday 26 May at 11.30 pm the rescue helicopter was dispatched to Whakatane Hospital. Then on Sunday 27 May at 10 pm the rescue helicopter was dispatched to Taumarunui Hospital and at 5.30 am to Thames Hospital on Monday 28 May.

All three patients had critical medical conditions and were retrieved under the care of Waikato ICU Flight Teams back to Waikato Hospital for further assessment and treatment.

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 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 rescue.org.nz

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