The Life Flight Trust responds to Christchurch Earthquake
Wed 23/02/2011 11:20 a.m.
Media Statement:
The Life Flight Trust is responding to the Christchurch Earthquake with its Westpac Rescue Helicopter which was dispatched to help with the search and rescue effort yesterday and remains in Christchurch today to continue the work. Both of Life Flight's fixed wing air ambulances are also responding. Two adult patients were transferred on 22nd February to Wellington's Intensive Care Unit and two others to Waikato hospital. Today, Life Flight's air ambulances are moving two premature babies to Wellington hospital from Christchurch and two further adult patients from Christchurch to tertiary hospitals. The Life Flight Trust will continue to offer air transfer assistance for as long as is needed to ensure that patients can reach tertiary services for medical emergencies outside of the disaster zone.
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The Life Flight Trust is the charity which operates the Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter and a national air ambulance service. It relies on support from the public to provide these services. Further information can be obtained from www.lifeflight.org.nz
For further information contact David Irving, CEO 021 647 716
