We did 152 rescue missions in total.
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Friday, 7 June 2013
Stats and Facts
Another month over... how time flies! (Pun intended). Here's a round up of the stats and facts of Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance for May....
Friday, 24 May 2013
The Flying Doctor
Meet Justin Squires. If you’re involved in a road accident, fall off a horse, or injure yourself while out hiking in the Peak District, there’s a good chance that Justin will be flying to your aid. Justin is a doctor for Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance, and he will be working full time with the lifesaving Charity for the rest of the year.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Stay safe on the roads!
Approximately 40% of the rescue missions that Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance attend are road traffic collisions. Accidents can't be totally avoided, but you can help reduce this risk. To help make sure you're not one of the many people we attend to at the side of the road every week, follow these simple tips:
- Stick to the speed limits. They're there for a reason.
- Don't use your mobile phone while driving - that includes sending text messages or checking your emails.
- Don't drink and drive.
- Check your car over regularly: is your oil topped up? Are your lights and brakes working? Do your tyres have the correct pressure?
- Keep your distance - especially in bad weather.
Wednesday, 13 March 2013
Busy year for Air Ambulances
2012 was another busy year for our Air Ambulances. Both Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance were busy protecting the people of the East Midlands and Warwickshire from the air with our hard working Air Ambulance paramedics attending approximately 1,800 rescue missions between them. We've compiled some accident statistics for you about last year so you can see what it is an Air Ambulance does and why it's so important to keep on donating to our vital charity.
Road traffic collisions
Road accidents were the number one call out for both our Air Ambulances in 2012. Motorcyclists, pedestrians, car accidents, lorries, cyclists, you name it. In total 41% of all accidents attended by our Air Ambulance paramedics and doctors were road accidents.
Read about Anthony Brooks who was rescued by our Air Ambulance after a road accident in February 2012.
Cardiac
Equestrian
Our Air Ambulances often get called to horse riding accidents as by their nature they happen in remote locations and often involve serious injuries such as back and neck damage. In 2012, 9% of the accidents attended by Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance were equestrian incidents.Falls
Another common rescue mission call out is to people who have injured themselves by falling - whether our walking and climbing in the Peaks or from a ladder while doing some DIY. Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance in particular get called to a lot of falls giving their proximity to the Peak District, with 11% of accidents attended by the Air Ambulance involving a fall.Read about Robin Bradshaw who was injured in a fall and taken to hospital by Air Ambulance in January 2012.
Sports
From rugby to football, our Air Ambulances have landed on many sports pitches in the last year. 8% of rescue missions, which is approximately 150, were sports related accidents in 2012.
So there's a brief summary of what our Air Ambulances did in 2012. We could go on and on about their fantastic achievements so for more information, and to read all about their latest rescue missions, make sure you check out our website - and remember all of this lifesaving work is funded by people like you!
To donate, text TAAS01 £5 to 70070. Thanks.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Why we love our jobs....
... By our Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) paramedics.
Danny, DLRAA paramedic:
“Our commitment to excellence, and being a part of such a great team.”
Phil, DLRAA paramedic:
“I love the satisfaction of knowing we are helping people and I also get to work with some fantastic people.”
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Steve, DLRAA paramedic:
“Being able to help people when they need it most.”
Philippa, WNAA paramedic:
“We combine high end clinical practice while flying around in helicopters.”
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Simon, WNAA paramedic:
“We get to make real difference to the lives of people in the local communities.”
Danny, DLRAA paramedic:
“Our commitment to excellence, and being a part of such a great team.”
Phil, DLRAA paramedic:
“I love the satisfaction of knowing we are helping people and I also get to work with some fantastic people.”
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Steve, DLRAA paramedic:
“Being able to help people when they need it most.”
Philippa, WNAA paramedic:
“We combine high end clinical practice while flying around in helicopters.”
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Simon, WNAA paramedic:
“We get to make real difference to the lives of people in the local communities.”
Find out more about how Love Is In The Air this Valentine's Day
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
World Spine Day
Here's a little known fact for you all; today, 16th October, is World Spine Day - a day dedicated to raising awareness of the prevention and management of spinal conditions.
Why are we sharing this seemingly random fact with you, you may ask.
Well here at The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS), many of the incidents that are attended by Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) involve patients who have suffered a back injury.
When someone has a suspected spinal injury, whether as a result of a horse riding accident, a road traffic collision, or a climbing fall, WNAA and DLRAA have vital assets that that they can bring to the incident to help that person make the best possible recovery.
A smooth transfer
Our helicopters have an extremely low cabin vibration which means that the journey is very smooth - crucial when transferring a patient with a suspected spinal injury. Rather than taking them in a land ambulance where there are bumps and bends in roads plus stops and starts, the helicopter can take the patient smoothly to the hospital, helping to avoid the risk for further movement and damage.
Extrication techniques
Our DLRAA and WNAA crews are specially trained in extricating patients from accidents where they are trapped, either as a result of something physical or because of their injuries. Correctly managing a patient who may have spinal injuries when removing them from a trapped situation is extremely important.
The right hospital
As with all of the incidents that we attend, having an Air Ambulance present makes sure that the casualty can receive the right treatment for their injuries as soon as possible - so someone with a spinal injury can be rapidly flown to a hospital that has a specialist spinal unit, aiding their chances of making a good recovery.
Richard's story
One person that understands the value of an Air Ambulance when it comes to spinal injuries is Richard Clutterbuck. In August 2010 Richard was knocked off his beloved horse by a car, injuring his back. DLRAA attended the incident and flew him immediately to Univeristy Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) where he underwent pin-hole surgery to cement his shattered vertebrae and to screw rods to his back. He was the eighth person in the country to receive this surgery, and UHCW was one of just two hospitals that had the capability to perform it.
Because of DLRAA, Richard was able to make a relatively swift recovery. The journey from Great Oxendon (where the accident happened) to UHCW would have been long and potentially uncomfortable by land. If he hadn't been able to get to UHCW he wouldn't have had the pin-hole surgery and instead would have had to spend months on his back recovering in hospital. As it was, Richard was out of hospital just over a week.
Read more about Richard's story.
Find out more about World Spine Day.
Why are we sharing this seemingly random fact with you, you may ask.
Well here at The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS), many of the incidents that are attended by Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA) involve patients who have suffered a back injury.
When someone has a suspected spinal injury, whether as a result of a horse riding accident, a road traffic collision, or a climbing fall, WNAA and DLRAA have vital assets that that they can bring to the incident to help that person make the best possible recovery.
A smooth transfer
Our helicopters have an extremely low cabin vibration which means that the journey is very smooth - crucial when transferring a patient with a suspected spinal injury. Rather than taking them in a land ambulance where there are bumps and bends in roads plus stops and starts, the helicopter can take the patient smoothly to the hospital, helping to avoid the risk for further movement and damage.
Extrication techniques
Our DLRAA and WNAA crews are specially trained in extricating patients from accidents where they are trapped, either as a result of something physical or because of their injuries. Correctly managing a patient who may have spinal injuries when removing them from a trapped situation is extremely important.
The right hospital
As with all of the incidents that we attend, having an Air Ambulance present makes sure that the casualty can receive the right treatment for their injuries as soon as possible - so someone with a spinal injury can be rapidly flown to a hospital that has a specialist spinal unit, aiding their chances of making a good recovery.
Richard's story
One person that understands the value of an Air Ambulance when it comes to spinal injuries is Richard Clutterbuck. In August 2010 Richard was knocked off his beloved horse by a car, injuring his back. DLRAA attended the incident and flew him immediately to Univeristy Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) where he underwent pin-hole surgery to cement his shattered vertebrae and to screw rods to his back. He was the eighth person in the country to receive this surgery, and UHCW was one of just two hospitals that had the capability to perform it.
Because of DLRAA, Richard was able to make a relatively swift recovery. The journey from Great Oxendon (where the accident happened) to UHCW would have been long and potentially uncomfortable by land. If he hadn't been able to get to UHCW he wouldn't have had the pin-hole surgery and instead would have had to spend months on his back recovering in hospital. As it was, Richard was out of hospital just over a week.
Read more about Richard's story.
Find out more about World Spine Day.
Monday, 16 July 2012
4,000 rescues later
Friday 13th is always a date that stands out, but last week’s date will be extra memorable for the crew of Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance (DLRAA), as they achieved a milestone rescue mission.
On Friday, DLRAA attended their 4,000th rescue since the charity started back in January 2008.
From accidents up in the rural areas of the Peak District, to road accidents on some of Britain’s major motorways, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is always on hand to help provide emergency treatment and transport, serving a population of over 1.4 million and saving lives across the counties.
Based at East Midlands Airport, DLRAA first flew in January 2008.
In a remarkable coincidence pilot Shaun Tinkler Rose who flew that very first mission, also flew the 4,000th one on Friday.
Since the first rescue in 2008, DLRAA have flown to a variety of different missions.
Road traffic accidents are the most common call out, but equestrian accidents are also high equating for 11% of all missions, with falls being the third most common call out at 10%.
Being based near to the Peak District, DLRAA often get called to climbing and walking accidents, and they’ve also had some more unusual incidents, such as the two cases of decompression sickness that they treated recently.
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Shaun says: “As a Pilot for DLRAA I really do never know what’s around the corner, where we’re going to be flying to next. I have landed in all sorts of places and attended many different accidents and injuries. I’ve learnt a great deal from seeing the paramedics and doctors in action, and I love knowing that my work is making a difference and potentially saving lives.”
DLRAA were called to their milestone mission just after 10:00 Friday morning (13th July) after a car collided with a tractor just north of Peterborough.
Talking about the 4,000th rescue, Shaun says: “The casualty, a female in her 20s, was suffering from a suspected fractured hip and arm so our first step was for our paramedics to immobilise her. Immobilisation prevents the injured limbs from moving during the journey which prevents further damage.
“We then airlifted her to the major trauma centre at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire for further treatment.”
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At the end of 2011, DLRAA became part of The Air Ambulance Service, alongside Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and The Children’s Air Ambulance.
Talking about how the organisation has changed over the four years, Shaun says:
“Since forming in 2008, DLRAA has gone from strength to strength. Becoming part of The Air Ambulance Service means we can now provide collaborative HEMS at the scene of major accidents and over the summer months we stagger ourselves with our sister service WNAA to ensure that communities from all five counties have HEMS when they need it."
“We’ve also developed our HEMS so that we really are providing high quality pre-hospital care at the scene of accidents. We don’t just transport patients, our doctors and paramedics are highly skilled in providing treatments prior to arrival at hospital, which improves a patient’s chances of survival and recovery.
“I’m looking forward to seeing this organisation continue to grow and to continue saving more lives.”
On Friday, DLRAA attended their 4,000th rescue since the charity started back in January 2008.
From accidents up in the rural areas of the Peak District, to road accidents on some of Britain’s major motorways, the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) is always on hand to help provide emergency treatment and transport, serving a population of over 1.4 million and saving lives across the counties.
Based at East Midlands Airport, DLRAA first flew in January 2008.
In a remarkable coincidence pilot Shaun Tinkler Rose who flew that very first mission, also flew the 4,000th one on Friday.
Since the first rescue in 2008, DLRAA have flown to a variety of different missions.
Road traffic accidents are the most common call out, but equestrian accidents are also high equating for 11% of all missions, with falls being the third most common call out at 10%.
Being based near to the Peak District, DLRAA often get called to climbing and walking accidents, and they’ve also had some more unusual incidents, such as the two cases of decompression sickness that they treated recently.
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Shaun says: “As a Pilot for DLRAA I really do never know what’s around the corner, where we’re going to be flying to next. I have landed in all sorts of places and attended many different accidents and injuries. I’ve learnt a great deal from seeing the paramedics and doctors in action, and I love knowing that my work is making a difference and potentially saving lives.”
DLRAA were called to their milestone mission just after 10:00 Friday morning (13th July) after a car collided with a tractor just north of Peterborough.
Talking about the 4,000th rescue, Shaun says: “The casualty, a female in her 20s, was suffering from a suspected fractured hip and arm so our first step was for our paramedics to immobilise her. Immobilisation prevents the injured limbs from moving during the journey which prevents further damage.
“We then airlifted her to the major trauma centre at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire for further treatment.”
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At the end of 2011, DLRAA became part of The Air Ambulance Service, alongside Warwickshire & Northamptonshire Air Ambulance (WNAA) and The Children’s Air Ambulance.
Talking about how the organisation has changed over the four years, Shaun says:
“Since forming in 2008, DLRAA has gone from strength to strength. Becoming part of The Air Ambulance Service means we can now provide collaborative HEMS at the scene of major accidents and over the summer months we stagger ourselves with our sister service WNAA to ensure that communities from all five counties have HEMS when they need it."
“We’ve also developed our HEMS so that we really are providing high quality pre-hospital care at the scene of accidents. We don’t just transport patients, our doctors and paramedics are highly skilled in providing treatments prior to arrival at hospital, which improves a patient’s chances of survival and recovery.
“I’m looking forward to seeing this organisation continue to grow and to continue saving more lives.”
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