Just in:-86-year-old man struck by a speeding car while he was changing his
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 Â Integrated Emergency Response
Ecomed Medical
