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On the Feldberg, the highest mountain in Baden-Württemberg, a man collapsed while walking his dog. The Christoph 54 rescue helicopter immediately took off and provided rapid medical care and the patient’s safe transport to Freiburg University Hospital.
Christoph 54: Alert and arrival at the scene
By the end of September, the Freiburg base had already recorded three missions when another emergency call triggered the alarm. On the Feldberg, a man collapsed while taking an evening walk with his dog. Other walkers immediately called the emergency services. The rescue helicopter Christoph 54 took off and shortly thereafter reached the remote landing site, overlooking a breathtaking sunset panorama.
Resuscitation and stabilization
The crew arrives in a challenging situation: Although the man has regained consciousness, he is complaining of severe chest pain. HEMS TC Jochen Ehrhardt and emergency physician Sebastian Heinrich decide to stabilize the patient on site. Rapid medical intervention on site, by both the HEMS TC and the emergency physician, ensures the patient’s survival until he is ready for further transport.
Flight to Freiburg University Hospital
After stabilization, the decision is made to immediately fly the patient to Freiburg University Hospital. The strategic and logistical planning of the transport requires precision to bring the man safely and as quickly as possible to the specialized facility, which is ideally equipped for such emergencies.
An animal companion in good hands
An often overlooked issue is efficiently resolved: Thanks to the friendly first responders, the patient’s dog is taken into care and brought home safely. This humane gesture underscores the importance of collaboration between first responders and emergency medical personnel in critical moments, focusing on both the patient and their companions.
Christoph 54, part of the Baden-Württemberg Air Rescue Service, once again demonstrates its outstanding readiness and competence in emergencies. The Freiburg station, a central pillar of the air rescue network, prides itself on combining life-saving operations with the necessary sensitivity and precision. The team is ready around the clock to assist both people and animals in need.
