A 42 year-old Barbudan man was urgently airlifted to the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) on Wednesday, May 13, by Calvinair Helicopters, after experiencing a medical emergency requiring intervention.
After it was observed that the man, who is employed as a construction worker on the PLH Barbuda Ocean Club project, was experiencing medical issues, paramedics attached to the project’s on-site emergency clinic rushed to his aid to treat and stabilize him. After further medical assessment, it was determined he would need to be evacuated to the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre for urgent attention.
“There is no dedicated aircraft to transport anyone in cases like these that involve critical health issues and trauma on Barbuda,” said Mark Fleming, Director of Aviation for Calvinair Helicopters. “In emergencies, timing is everything. So when we got the call, we were more than willing to spring into action.”
Fleming, a former Air Ambulance Captain who spent 7 years in the medical evacuation response field in Canada, also confirmed that eventualities like this were discussed several weeks ago with Chairman of the Ayre Group, Calvin Ayre. The decision was taken that, if the need ever arose, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) would cover the cost of the emergency flight. “The foresight of Mr. Ayre in pre-approving this type of volunteer emergency service is impactful in saving lives,” Fleming added.
Lee J. Sagert, a former Canadian critical care flight paramedic, and the lead paramedic at the PLH Barbuda Ocean Club Emergency Services, echoes similar sentiments. “Pre-planning is super valuable,” he said. “Thanks to Calvinair Helicopters, this was a seamless transition. Teamwork got the patient from Barbuda and into the capable hands of the Emergency Room doctors at MSJMC. That’s how saving a life should go.”
Darren Flanagan, Vice President of Development for PLH Barbuda Limited, expressed his gratitude: “I am so proud of how our team responded and we would like to thank Calvinair Helicopters for their support and quick action.”
“We are happy to have contributed to this life-saving situation,” said Chairman of the Ayre Group, Calvin Ayre. “We realize this is a critical and valuable service, and will continue to be on standby should other emergencies like this arise.
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Thank you Calvin Ayre.
OK. Hmmmm. Shortly we’ll have Ayre 20-20, Ayre Public Transport, Ayre Banking, etc.
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OK. All Hail the new Stanford. Calvinair. Hmmmm. Shortly we’ll have Ayre 20-20, Ayre Public Transport, Ayre Banking, etc.
Oh Lord, poor Antigua. Esau has “given away” his birthright.
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