The Life Flight Trust responds to a Motor Vehicle Accident North of Paraparaumu
15/04/2011 0700 hours
At 0700 this morning the Life Flight Trust responded to Motor Vehicle Accident on State Highway One at Otaihanga just north of Paraparaumu. Life Flight responded with Two Wellington Free Paramedics on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
The 23yr old male from Wainuiomata was the passenger in the vehicle when it left the road hitting a power pole.
The Patient was being treated by Wellington Free Ambulance crew at the scene.
The Helicopter Paramedics performed an advanced technique known as RSI - rapid sequence intubation - where a tube was inserted into the man's mouth to help his breathing. The Patient had head and possible neck injuries.
The patient was flown to Wellington Hospital Emergency Department where he is being treated for his injuries.
The Life Flight Trust is a charity providing air rescue and air ambulance services. It operates the Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a national air ambulance service. It relies on support from the public and sponsorship from partners such as Westpac to provide these services. Further information can be obtained from www.lifeflight.org.nz
For more Information Contact
Logan Taylor
Life Flight Crewman
Tel: 0275375074
www.lifeflight.org.nz
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