An 86-year-old man was changing his tyre next to the highway when he was struck by a passing car at speed.
He sustained catastrophic injuries. A PVES ECP was first to arrive on scene, followed shortly thereafter by a Doctor, ILS medic, and additional responders.
The bleeding was controlled with Celox granules and large dressings. Thankfully, Netcare 911 and GPG were quick to arrive, creating a large team of highly trained and motivated emergency care providers.
The patient received large-bore IV access, analgesia, clotting promotors (TXA), and oxygen. The patient then deteriorated and was intubated, after which CPR had to be started.
A full ACLS resuscitation was performed, but the patient’s injuries were simply too severe, and he was declared deceased on scene.
Services On Scene:
Netcare911
Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
Emer-G-Med (Pty) Ltd
TMPD
SAPS
IER Integrated Emergency Response
Ecomed Medical
PVES would like to thank all the professional and volunteer responders for the excellent teamwork shown on scene, as well as our sponsors for enabling us to help those who need it most.
Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic incident.
#ArriveAlive