Appeal after 35 emergencies in seven days for air ambulance

A man from the Skegness area who was airlifted to hospital was one of 35 emergencies attended by the air ambulance in seven days.

Pilots, paramedics and doctors flew to Hogsthorpe after the man fell from a ladder at this home on Sunday, October 4.

The patient, who had suffered a head injury, was flown to Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham.

From Tuesday, September 29 to Monday, October 5, the crew treated 22 patients, with six of them taken to hospital.

Incidents using the helicopter and Critical Care Car involved road accidents, medical emergencies and falls from height.

On Tuesday, September 29, the helicopter and crew were called to Hexby, Gainsborough, following reports of a 28-year-old man in cardiac arrest. Clinicians treated the patient before he was taken to Lincoln County Hospital.

The following Monday, the crew received an emergency call following an RTC in Fosdyke.

A patient sustained internal injuries after she was thrown from a car that had left the road. After receiving treatment on scene, she was flown to Hull Royal Infirmary.

Doctor Paul Hancock said: “It’s been an extremely busy week for our crew.

"During this time, we have provided the highest level of care to patients suffering from life-threatening injuries and illnesses.”

Many of the events which raise money to help support the air ambulance have been cancelled this year due to Covid-19.

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is funded solely from public donations. To donate, visit www.ambucopter.org.uk