Last night, PVES responders attended the scene of a serious motorbike accident in Capital Park involving a rider who sustained multiple severe injuries, including trauma to the head and chest, as well as fractures to the arm and femur.
Several community groups arrived on scene to assist; however, there was a delay of over an hour before an ambulance became available for transport. During this time, PVES initiated advanced medical care on scene.
The patient received analgesia (Perfalgan, Ketamine, and Fentanyl) for pain management, as well as TXA to assist with clotting. An eFAST ultrasound assessment was also performed on scene using a Butterfly Network, Inc probe to evaluate for potential internal injuries.
Once transport became available, the PVES ECP continued treatment en route in the ProMed ambulance to the receiving hospital.
🙏 Acknowledgements:
A sincere thank you to Ecomed Medical and Zebra Medical for equipping PVES clinicians with the tools required to provide advanced care in critical situations.
Services On Scene:
Pro Med Emergency Medical Services
EST – Emergency Support Team
Thank you to all responders and community members who assisted during this incident.
⚠️ Motorcyclists remain highly vulnerable on our roads – increased awareness and caution from all road users can help prevent serious incidents.
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