Herald - Issue 389

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Utilising the larger Maritime Coastguard Agency aircra (an AW189), Doctors and Specialist Critical Care Paramedics from the life-saving Charity can continue to safely treat critically ill and injured patients whilst transferring them to hospital. e front of the aircra is sealed o to protect pilots, who cannot wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) whilst ying, from any airborne droplets, and the back of the aircra is tted out with a washable decontamination lining. In addition, the larger aircra gives the Charity the ability to carry ventilated patients on board. HIOWAA CEO, Alex Lochrane, comments: “The current health crisis facing the country has presented us with new opportunities to collaborate and innovate with others. I am incredibly proud of our crew, whose willingness and flexibility has meant that we can continue providing the best level of critical care to our region whilst also providing a vital lifeline to the Isle of Wight.” Following a joint training exercise at the Charity’s Airbase in ruxton, HIOWAA and the Maritime Coastguard Agency, alongside the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, were called in to action for their rst joint mission in May to attend to a patient in Bembridge, Isle of Wight, who had su ered a serious head injury. Dr Bentley Waller, who was on scene for the rst joint missions, said: “This was a fantastic example of interagency working. We came together seamlessly to form one team, allowing us to deliver the right care to the patient at the right time, despite the challenges posed by the current Coronavirus pandemic.” In the meantime, the Charity’s Critical Care Teams continue to respond to critically ill patients across the region, with both the Air Ambulance and emergency response vehicles remaining operational seven days a week, day and night. Full PPE has been made available to the Charity’s Doctors and Specialist Critical Care Paramedics in order to ensure that risks of infection are minimised when they attend the scene of an incident. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Photo Credit: Andrew Humphreys Southampton University Air Squadron Run 1,748 Miles On 27th April 2020, Southampton University Air Squadron based at MOD Boscombe Down began their NHS Charities Together fundraising challenge. Staff and Students attempted to run 1,748 miles – the equivalent of running from John O’Groats to Land’s End and back! e challenge will be completed in isolation. You can follow their progress via their Facebook page and if you would like to donate go to their Just Giving page: www.justgiving. c o m / f u n d r a i s i n g / suasjogle Group Captain Ian Sharrocks, Commandant Number 6 Flying Training School said: “During this particularly challenging period, I am justifiably proud of our Southampton University Air Squadron for completing various fundraising projects. Their determination, ingenuity and resolve to complete them has been incredible”. Squadron Leader Calum Law, Officer C o m m a n d i n g Southampton University Air Squadron said: “Bringing together all the elements of our Squadron to complete this demanding challenge is important in maintaining our sense of purpose as well as improving our physical and mental fitness at this difficult time. We are raising funds for NHS charities to show our support for the thousands of people who are working tirelessly, at increased risk to themselves, to help us in our time of need.”