Pre-hospital Immediate Care + Trauma Team
One of our doctors was asked for some top tips on keeping safe when out and about in Scotland, see what he said HERE.
Some of Scotland’s top medics tell The Sunday Post of the everyday dangers experience has taught them to avoid.
Janet Boyle, Sunday Post, August 13, 2023
The story above from Marion (online HERE)demonstrates the usefulness of ultrasound technology in rural prehospital care. The PICT Team is keen to support research and innovation to overcome the challenges of rurality (read more HERE). We’re also always really pleased to see patient we’ve interacted well go on to traverse the Scottish Trauma Network and make a good recovery!
June 2023
“[PICT] will be financed by a revenue investment
NHS Highland Chief Executive Pam Dudek
of approximately £100,000 from NHS Highland”
The Pre-Immediate Care and Trauma (PICT) team, based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, attends the scenes of major trauma incidents providing advanced care and extends the capabilities of the Scottish Ambulance Service, for those at risk of losing their life and those who require urgent medical attention.
4th August 2022: Read HERE
“Lifesaving emergency trauma service in Highlands has funding secured after MSP campaign.”
1st August 2022: Read HERE
“Great recognition of PICT’s excellent work since forming in 2016″
The Highland based emergency trauma service were named as Emergency Services Hero of the Year at this year’s Highland Heroes awards. The PICT (Prehospital Immediate Care and Trauma Team) picked up the award in recognition of their specialised care for casualties at risk of losing their life or who need urgent and advanced care. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Kingsmills Hotel on Thursday, March 24 recognised the best of community spirit across the Highlands.
31st March 2022: Read HERE
Gyrocopter Crash
On November 12th, 2020, a devastating incident occurred involving a gyrocopter and its sole occupant pilot. Tragically, the pilot lost their life at the scene. The authorities were promptly alerted to the crash around 12:55pm on Thursday, November 12th. Emergency services swiftly responded to a report of the gyrocopter crashing in a field near Avoch.
Upon arrival, it was discovered that the pilot, who was the only person on board, had succumbed to their injuries. The identity of the pilot has been withheld, but their family has been informed of the devastating news. Investigations into the incident are currently underway in collaboration with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, an organization dedicated to examining and preventing aviation accidents.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) dispatched four firefighting units to provide assistance at the scene. Their primary objective was to support the efforts of other emergency service partners. As the situation unfolds, the SFRS will continue to remain present and actively involved in the ongoing investigation.
Responding promptly to the incident, the Scottish Ambulance Service mobilized two ambulances, a manager, a community responder, and the Pre-hospital Immediate Care & Trauma (PICT) team from Inverness. Despite their efforts, it was determined that the pilot’s injuries were fatal.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the risks involved in aviation and the dedication of the emergency services in responding to such incidents. As the investigation progresses, authorities will work diligently to determine the cause of the crash and any lessons that can be learned to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Read more HERE
Highland PICT 