Incident Report
Medical Emergency
Location: Villieria
Time: 17:41
Date: 2 August 2025
Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services (PVES) responded to a critical medical emergency involving a patient who had overdosed on a lethal substance. On arrival, the individual was found to be severely hypothermic and hypotensive.
PVES members acted swiftly to stabilise the patient, administering supportive care and continuous monitoring while awaiting further medical assistance. The patient was also warmed to normal temperature with the #easywarm blanket.
An ambulance arrived at 21:00 and transported the patient to the nearest hospital for urgent treatment. Thanks to Gauteng Emergency Medical Services for their service.
Proshield and Brinant Security were also on scene and provided essential support in managing the environment and ensuring safety.
We wish the patient a full and speedy recovery.
Special thanks to our sponsors and partners for enabling our response efforts. We thank Ecomed Medical for our oxygen sponsorship.
As you can see in the photos PVES members utilise and modify their own vehicles to assist with for instance adequate lighting in this situation
About PVES:
Pretoria Volunteer Emergency Services (PVES) is a non-profit, volunteer-based, and self-funded emergency medical service dedicated to providing life-saving care to the community. PVES also operates Fire, Search and Rescue, and Safety divisions, working around the clock to serve the public with commitment and care.
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