[Scan-DC] Bad accident on 110

[David Lloyd]

I don't know which hospitals in Virginia are level-1 trauma centers, but
helicopters are the fastest way, most of the time*.  I would assume that
they would be going to INOVA Fairfax or Washington Hospital Center... which
aren't exactly close by land transportation.    While any hospital could
handle the patient, it would be in the patient's best interest to get to a
trauma center in the 'golden hour' and care within the platinum 10 minutes.
(Paramedics being on scene)  There is a lot going on packaging the patient,
so it's not like they are neglecting the patient while they're making
helicopter bets. Most of the time, the helicopter betting is by the
commanding officer, who is overseeing everything. (and in some cases, the
dispatcher will be ... You have Medstar, Park, Trooper in 5 minutes.. upon
requesting a bird)   

The medics are waaaay too busy to be doing anything else.   A, B, C's
(Airway, Breathing, Circulation)     I have seen where patients have been
transported to the local hospital to be stabilized then flown to a trauma
center - but my guess an ejection need a trauma center FTASAP (Faster Than
ASAP)** 

*IE: If there is no bad weather; or if the accident is across the street
from the trauma center. 

**+I wasn't there, so I don't know.. just my musings on the topic.

David 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:scan-dc-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Clegg
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 18:51 
To: Scan-DC
Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] Bad accident on 110

PD working accident on Arlington 1C (not available on analog simulcast, I 
believe). Fire working on Fire 1C (34448). "Checking woods for additional 
victims." I guess it's possible someone could have been ejected out of 
sight.

Medstar refused to fly due to approaching storms. Fire command asking 
dispatch to check with Park Police.

Why not just load the guy in the ambulance and drive 5 minutes to GW or 
Georgetown? I must be missing something.