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
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