Life Flight/Medevac - Havasu to Phoenix Children's Hospital

[WYRD]

I'm glad the flight worked out and hope the kiddo gets the care needed. I'm sure the parents are overwhelmed with concern.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Sorry I'm late to the party, glad she is ok and made it safely.

I know the crews that work that on that bird and they are all good ppl. Jen is by far one of the best nurses I've ever worked with.

I had a wreck on the 10 last year that I needed to fly the patient and jen showed up, she managed to drop a chest tube in a guy all while still trying to hit on my medic student I had at the time. She did the whole procedure without ever taking her eyes off the intern.


To touch on the heat issue, standard patient weight limit is 300-350lbs depending of distance of flight and how much fuel is needed. That number drops to 250lbs on the bell helicopters and 300lbs on the 135 helicopters when temperatures are over 115* because of air density. Heat, weight, and wind that has gust changes of 15mph or more are common reasons a bird will be grounded.

 

[TBulger]

My daughter works at Phx Children’s hospital in the ER. She’s a PA and will most likely see her if she’s on duty.

Is that Autumn Paul?

 

[WildWilly]

I was listening on the scanner when the call came in. It wasn't really clear, at first it was suspected drowning then once they had her on the fire boat they said heat related. Any idea what the story was? Sounded like she was on an HTM around copper canyon.

 

[Singleton]

Hoping the little one is doing better.

 

[stephenkatsea]

Watched this unfold here yesterday on RDP. Sincerest thanks to RD and all who made it happen. Prayers for the little girl and her family.

 

[Outdrive1]

Is that Autumn Paul?

Madison

 

[boatpi]

Prayers to you you got a wonder why they don’t fly to Las Vegas. It’s 93° here as I speak no wind clear skies and I think the flight time is 20 minutes from Havasu.. maybe a hospital issue?

 

[monkeyswrench]

Prayers to you you got a wonder why they don’t fly to Las Vegas. It’s 93° here as I speak no wind clear skies and I think the flight time is 20 minutes from Havasu.. maybe a hospital issue?

With it being a child, it seems most times they head to Phoenix Children's. It may also depend on the illness or injury. With adults, they may "call ahead" to see who has an open OR or who is not already slammed from other events.

I hope the girl is doing well, and here parents made it safely there too.

 

[SOCALCRICKETT]

Prayers to you you got a wonder why they don’t fly to Las Vegas. It’s 93° here as I speak no wind clear skies and I think the flight time is 20 minutes from Havasu.. maybe a hospital issue?

It more has to do with bed availability and insurance. Sunrise in Vegas will accept all patients as long as they have available beds and the specialty services needed are available

 

[Ducksquasher]

Prayers....

 

[Tooms22]

The baby girl ended up passing away about an hour and fifteen minutes after she landed at PCH. I really have no info outside of that and it isn't the time to ask.

I wanted to thank everyone who reached out to friends and family members. You might have been the one that got her to PCH with at least fighting chance. The forum has helped me with a lot of situations and this is at the top of the list. I can't thank everyone enough.

I'm not sure that I need to say this but please keep any critical or hurtful comments to yourself. The family are long time members of our boating/Havasu community. Please make sure that they feel supported by what they read here.

 

[Mr. C]

So many tried so hard.
I’m in tears right now for this family.
I hope and pray that one day they can find peace

 

[Outdrive1]

Oh man. I didn’t know, Mad asked if I had any updates this morning but said she couldn’t tell me anything in case it got back to the family. She did confirm just now, since I know already. She said it was a really sad case. She sees really sad stuff, I honestly don’t know how she deals with it. I couldn’t.

RIP little girl.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

RIP little girl!

I kept checking back to this thread hoping for a positive update!

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Fuck. :-( Terrible news. RIP little one.

 

[stephenkatsea]

I’m so sorry to learn of this. Wow. Truly heart wrenching. May she R.I.P.

 

[Justsomeguy]

As a father to a little girl. I hate reading this. Can't even imagine. RiP little angel. May your parents somehow find peace.

 

[YeahYeah01]

Not the update I was hoping for. As a parent it's the worst nightmare. Prayers are with this family. So sorry for the loss.

 

[MissB]

Read this whole thread, Tooms, please give the family our love. How devastating.

 

[havasujeeper]

Completely heartbroken for her family!

Let me know if they get a Gofundme set up.

 

[TBulger]

Madison

Geez, that’s something and looks like you, congrat’s.
Rest in peace young lady, so sad, the parents must be beside themselves.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I'm pretty sure most parents agree, this is truly one of our worst nightmares. Mine are older now, but I don't think it would matter, they are still my kin, my blood.

My condolences and prayers for the family. The little one's pain is over now, and yet their's has just begun

 

[attitude]

Rest In Peace little one, prayers for her and her loved ones

 

[24 Sleekenforcer]

RIP young lady. I hope god give the family strength to deal with the loss of their daughter. Prayers sent their way.

 

[callbob]

So sad to read this. RIP little one.

 

[JFMFG]

Such a sad thing to hear. Like most have said that is a parents worst nightmare. Sad to think that family went out to have a good time just like the rest of us and sometimes not everyone makes it back. It really is heartbreaking.

 

[wallnutz]

RIP little one. This is so heartbreaking to hear. I followed this last night and was praying for miracle outcome.

 

[Willie B]

… Just so sad to read the outcome of this…RIP…little one…

 

[FreeBird236]

So sorry to hear this, RIP little one and prayers for the family.

 

[Ducksquasher]

RIP little one...God Bless.

 

[OCMerrill]

So very tragic. May this little girl be held tight in Gods arms.

 

[Joe mama]

Can’t even imagine . Prayers to the family.

 

[Jefftowz]

RIP little one.. Life is fragile. Hug your little ones.

 

[RiverDiva]

Tyler please let us know if there is anything we as a boating community can do to lighten their load. Praying for their hearts as I know they are broken. I was praying so hard that this wouldn’t be the outcome. Definitely a parents worst nightmare.

 

[the510]

Rest in heavily peace sweet angel. Totally heart broken to hear this….

 

[Ace in the Hole]

The baby girl ended up passing away about an hour and fifteen minutes after she landed at PCH. I really have no info outside of that and it isn't the time to ask.

I wanted to thank everyone who reached out to friends and family members. You might have been the one that got her to PCH with at least fighting chance. The forum has helped me with a lot of situations and this is at the top of the list. I can't thank everyone enough.

I'm not sure that I need to say this but please keep any critical or hurtful comments to yourself. The family are long time members of our boating/Havasu community. Please make sure that they feel supported by what they read here.

My wife is a staff member at HRM… She has not shared anything with me but obviously is aware of it.. My heart aches for the family, as a father of a young girl things like this really bother me to my core. May this sweet angel of the lord find rest. If there is a GFM for her burial please post it...we will donate.

 

[WYRD]

Fly home young Angel. RIP little one

 

[DaytonaBabe]

Heartbreaking Deepest condolences to everyone who loved her.

 

[havasu5150]

Tough read.....RIP little one. Thoughts and Prayers to the Family

 

[BHC Vic]

I opened this thread hoping to find some good news. I can’t help but think of the great time I just had with my kids and it absolutely breaks my heart to think about the soneone saying goodbye to their baby. They are in my prayers and it reminds me how blessed I really am. All the little bull crap that gets me upset and really this is such an eye opener. Fuck life is so beautiful and so ugly at the same time

 

[SoCalDave]

Not the news I expected to read this morning. RIP little one.

 

[BingerFang]

Devastating. RIP

 

[rivermobster]

RIP little girl!

I kept checking back to this thread hoping for a positive update!

What he said. ^^^

Such devastating news.

 

[gqchris]

No No No.

Little Angel. Too soon. Too soon

 

[Tooms22]

I wanted to thank everyone again for their support and prayers. This website and it's network are amazing.

We're currently just trying to support them however we can. Sending grocery orders, Door Dashing dinners, toys to help occupy their 2 year old? Any advice on supporting grieving parents will help me, my wife, and our friends.

Also, there is now a GoFundMe set up for them. Any support from the boating community will be greatly appreciated.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-...t_ft&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link

 

[JFMFG]

4 months old. So fuckin sad.

 

[CLdrinker]

Horrible news. I can’t imagine.

 

[SoCalDave]

Done.
What a tragedy to the family.

 

[Icky]

4 months old. So fuckin sad.

Makes me think twice about taking my 5 month old out there and he's been quite a few times this year.

I can't even imagine what the parents are feeling right now.