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-Over the past nine months... | 0:00:18 | 0:00:20 | |
-..our cameras have been following -the Air Ambulance Wales crew... | 0:00:20 | 0:00:24 | |
-..who have rescued casualties -from remote locations... | 0:00:24 | 0:00:28 | |
-..and transported them to hospital. | 0:00:28 | 0:00:31 | |
-The paramedics -are fitted with cameras... | 0:00:32 | 0:00:35 | |
-..allowing you to see what they see -when responding to an emergency. | 0:00:35 | 0:00:40 | |
-On tonight's programme, an atrocious -accident in Llanelli, South Wales. | 0:00:43 | 0:00:48 | |
-Because there was so much blood... | 0:00:48 | 0:00:51 | |
-..down in his throat too... | 0:00:51 | 0:00:53 | |
-..Nick was drowning -in his own blood. | 0:00:54 | 0:00:56 | |
-What attracts paramedics to the job? | 0:00:59 | 0:01:02 | |
-The time we save by transporting -casualties by air is incredible. | 0:01:02 | 0:01:07 | |
-The crew assists a woman who has -fallen headlong down some stairs. | 0:01:08 | 0:01:12 | |
-OK. | 0:01:13 | 0:01:14 | |
-Helicopters can be dispatched... | 0:01:17 | 0:01:19 | |
-..within three minutes -of an emergency call... | 0:01:19 | 0:01:22 | |
-..from airbases in Swansea, -Caernarfon and Welshpool... | 0:01:23 | 0:01:27 | |
-..to anywhere in Wales -within 20 minutes. | 0:01:27 | 0:01:30 | |
-It's 4.30pm -on a Wednesday afternoon. | 0:01:34 | 0:01:37 | |
-The North Wales crew is responding -to a traffic collision on the A5... | 0:01:38 | 0:01:43 | |
-..near Betws-y-Coed. | 0:01:43 | 0:01:45 | |
-All we know -is that a 65-year-old man... | 0:01:46 | 0:01:50 | |
-..is stuck underneath the car. | 0:01:50 | 0:01:53 | |
-The three-tonne helicopter needs -a flat surface on which to land. | 0:01:57 | 0:02:01 | |
-But with people and cars present, -police are called to clear the area. | 0:02:01 | 0:02:07 | |
-Our only available area -is the car park by the hotel. | 0:02:07 | 0:02:11 | |
-Move them away. There's a police -officer nearby so we can land. | 0:02:11 | 0:02:16 | |
-You're clear of the trees. | 0:02:16 | 0:02:18 | |
-The car park still isn't cleared... | 0:02:19 | 0:02:22 | |
-..and the field behind is too steep. | 0:02:22 | 0:02:24 | |
-Pilot Bob decides to drop off -one of the paramedics... | 0:02:25 | 0:02:30 | |
-..before taking to the air again and -waiting for a space to be cleared. | 0:02:30 | 0:02:36 | |
-Clear this car park. -He wants to land here. | 0:02:40 | 0:02:43 | |
-No problem. | 0:02:43 | 0:02:45 | |
-Ian has to walk half a mile -to the collision site. | 0:02:45 | 0:02:48 | |
-The motorcyclist has been lying on -the Tarmac for almost half an hour. | 0:02:48 | 0:02:53 | |
-Luckily, an ambulance technician was -travelling to work along the A5... | 0:02:53 | 0:02:58 | |
-..and rushed to his assistance. | 0:02:59 | 0:03:01 | |
-Are you alright, Andy? | 0:03:01 | 0:03:04 | |
-Yes. I happened to be passing. | 0:03:04 | 0:03:06 | |
-The guy was initially KO'd -and hit the front of the car. | 0:03:06 | 0:03:09 | |
-His pulse is roughly 100 -but we haven't done his BP yet. | 0:03:10 | 0:03:13 | |
-GCS was 15 when I arrived. | 0:03:14 | 0:03:16 | |
-Spine is alright, leg's alright, -an ankle injury. | 0:03:16 | 0:03:19 | |
-I was ready to cut his clothes -to get his BP. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:23 | |
-His chest sounds are clear. | 0:03:24 | 0:03:26 | |
-The motorcyclist -was knocked unconscious... | 0:03:26 | 0:03:30 | |
-..after hitting -the car's windscreen. | 0:03:30 | 0:03:33 | |
-Two men on the scene -have been assisting the paramedic. | 0:03:33 | 0:03:37 | |
-What day is it today? | 0:03:37 | 0:03:39 | |
-It's Wednesday. | 0:03:39 | 0:03:40 | |
-It's Wednesday. - -Spot on. | 0:03:40 | 0:03:42 | |
-I was on my way home. -I live in Wrexham. | 0:03:42 | 0:03:45 | |
-The motorcyclist is 65 years old. | 0:03:48 | 0:03:50 | |
-He says he suffers from -high blood pressure. | 0:03:51 | 0:03:54 | |
-It needs to be checked right away. | 0:03:54 | 0:03:56 | |
-But he's unwilling -for them to cut his leathers. | 0:03:57 | 0:04:00 | |
-We don't want to move you to take -your jacket off. You need a cuff. | 0:04:00 | 0:04:05 | |
-Try not to move, OK? | 0:04:06 | 0:04:07 | |
-Try not to move, OK? - -Can we cut them, please? | 0:04:07 | 0:04:09 | |
-I'd rather not. | 0:04:09 | 0:04:11 | |
-I won't do it if you don't -want me to but we want to do it. | 0:04:11 | 0:04:15 | |
-Please can we cut them off? | 0:04:15 | 0:04:17 | |
-I'd rather not. | 0:04:17 | 0:04:19 | |
-The quicker we do this, the better. | 0:04:20 | 0:04:22 | |
-What difference does it make? | 0:04:22 | 0:04:24 | |
-We need to check -your blood pressure. | 0:04:25 | 0:04:28 | |
-Your pulse is racing. -You could have internal bleeding. | 0:04:28 | 0:04:32 | |
-Your blood pressure is an indicator. | 0:04:32 | 0:04:34 | |
-Your blood pressure is an indicator. - -Ian radios the helicopter... | 0:04:34 | 0:04:37 | |
-..to update Sam, -the other paramedic on board. | 0:04:37 | 0:04:40 | |
-Do you need something, Ian? | 0:04:41 | 0:04:44 | |
-A board and collar? | 0:04:44 | 0:04:46 | |
-Affirmative, Sam. Board and collar. | 0:04:46 | 0:04:49 | |
-65-year-old male, frontal impact, -bull's-eye windscreen. | 0:04:49 | 0:04:54 | |
-Knocked out less than five minutes. -GCS 15. | 0:04:54 | 0:04:58 | |
-No bone injuries, -no soft tissue injuries. | 0:04:58 | 0:05:01 | |
-He refuses to let us cut through his -jacket to take his blood pressure. | 0:05:01 | 0:05:06 | |
-All we need at the minute -is mobilization. | 0:05:06 | 0:05:09 | |
-Scoops and board? | 0:05:12 | 0:05:14 | |
-Board, please. There are plenty -of men here to help us carry him. | 0:05:14 | 0:05:18 | |
-Fantastic. | 0:05:20 | 0:05:22 | |
-You'll thank us after. | 0:05:22 | 0:05:24 | |
-At last the motorcyclist -allows them to cut his leathers. | 0:05:24 | 0:05:29 | |
-He has suffered serious injuries. | 0:05:29 | 0:05:31 | |
-He was lucky -an ambulance technician was passing. | 0:05:31 | 0:05:35 | |
-I was on my way to work. | 0:05:35 | 0:05:38 | |
-There was a traffic tailback. | 0:05:39 | 0:05:41 | |
-I phoned Control -and they told me it was an RTC. | 0:05:41 | 0:05:44 | |
-A single vehicle and a motorbike. -I rushed to the man's aid. | 0:05:44 | 0:05:49 | |
-Two men were already with him. | 0:05:49 | 0:05:51 | |
-I assessed his injuries -and waited for the lads to attend. | 0:05:52 | 0:05:55 | |
-After smashing into -the car's windscreen... | 0:05:55 | 0:05:59 | |
-..the crew fears spinal injuries. | 0:06:00 | 0:06:02 | |
-The casualty -must remain completely still. | 0:06:02 | 0:06:05 | |
-With his collar in place, help is -required to lift him onto the board. | 0:06:06 | 0:06:10 | |
-One, two, three, roll. | 0:06:15 | 0:06:17 | |
-There you go, Malcolm. | 0:06:19 | 0:06:21 | |
-OK, Sam? -OK, on the count of three again. | 0:06:23 | 0:06:26 | |
-One, two, three, roll. | 0:06:26 | 0:06:28 | |
-On three, slide towards Sam. | 0:06:28 | 0:06:31 | |
-One, two, three, slide. Spot on. | 0:06:31 | 0:06:35 | |
-The land crew -has weaved its way through traffic. | 0:06:38 | 0:06:41 | |
-The ambulance must now transport... | 0:06:41 | 0:06:44 | |
-..the stretchered patient -to the helicopter. | 0:06:44 | 0:06:47 | |
-There we go. | 0:06:47 | 0:06:49 | |
-He was unconscious for five minutes -straight after the impact. | 0:07:00 | 0:07:04 | |
-He's quite good at the moment. | 0:07:04 | 0:07:07 | |
-It looks as if he's broken his leg. | 0:07:07 | 0:07:09 | |
-After transferring the casualty, -Andy is sure... | 0:07:10 | 0:07:13 | |
-..that this won't be the last -accident he'll see on the A5. | 0:07:13 | 0:07:17 | |
-This is third or fourth accident -I've come across on my way to work. | 0:07:17 | 0:07:22 | |
-This stretch of the A5 -is very dangerous. | 0:07:22 | 0:07:25 | |
-The patient will be at Ysbyty -Gwynedd's A&E within five minutes. | 0:07:26 | 0:07:31 | |
-Later in the programme, we will -return to check on his progress. | 0:07:31 | 0:07:35 | |
-16 full-time paramedics work for -the Wales's Air Ambulance Service... | 0:07:46 | 0:07:51 | |
-..but what's the attraction? | 0:07:51 | 0:07:53 | |
-Do you want coffee? | 0:07:57 | 0:07:58 | |
-Do you want coffee? - -I'd like tea, please. | 0:07:58 | 0:08:00 | |
-At home on Anglesey, Alwyn Roberts -is preparing for his shift. | 0:08:02 | 0:08:06 | |
-He was one of the first helicopter -paramedics in North Wales. | 0:08:07 | 0:08:11 | |
-It all started in 1993... | 0:08:13 | 0:08:17 | |
-..when I volunteered on weekends -with the police. | 0:08:18 | 0:08:21 | |
-For 20 years, he has worked -both on land and in the air. | 0:08:22 | 0:08:27 | |
-The Air Ambulance Service makes -a difference in serious incidents. | 0:08:28 | 0:08:32 | |
-I can compare working as a paramedic -on land and in the air. | 0:08:32 | 0:08:36 | |
-The time we save by transporting -casualties by air is crucial. | 0:08:36 | 0:08:41 | |
-I still have to pinch myself... | 0:08:41 | 0:08:43 | |
-..when I consider -how quick the response can be. | 0:08:44 | 0:08:47 | |
-His wife, Ruth, also works for -the Air Ambulance charity... | 0:08:47 | 0:08:52 | |
-..which funds the helicopters. | 0:08:52 | 0:08:55 | |
-Nowadays, -Alwyn only works part time. | 0:08:55 | 0:08:58 | |
-Bye, Ruth. See you later. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:02 | |
-He's an experienced paramedic who's -witnessed some atrocious incidents. | 0:09:04 | 0:09:09 | |
-But for him, accidents involving -children are hardest to deal with. | 0:09:09 | 0:09:14 | |
-Every paramedic would say... | 0:09:14 | 0:09:16 | |
-..that dealing with children -is the worst. | 0:09:17 | 0:09:20 | |
-When you see children suffering, -and as a father myself... | 0:09:20 | 0:09:25 | |
-..the empathy is there. | 0:09:25 | 0:09:27 | |
-Not only do you have to -deal with an injured child... | 0:09:28 | 0:09:32 | |
-..you usually have to deal with the -parent, and you feel for them too. | 0:09:32 | 0:09:37 | |
-Although Alwyn only works part time -with the Air Ambulance... | 0:09:37 | 0:09:42 | |
-..he says the thrill -is still the same. | 0:09:42 | 0:09:45 | |
-It's a great feeling when -casualties show their gratitude. | 0:09:45 | 0:09:49 | |
-It's very rewarding. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:52 | |
-It's a charity, after all. | 0:09:52 | 0:09:55 | |
-When people turn up at the airbase -some months later... | 0:09:55 | 0:09:59 | |
-..to thank us in person... | 0:09:59 | 0:10:01 | |
-..they sometimes donate money -to show their gratitude. | 0:10:02 | 0:10:06 | |
-It's a nice feeling. | 0:10:06 | 0:10:08 | |
-In Part 2, we join Alwyn as the crew -responds to an incident on Anglesey. | 0:10:14 | 0:10:19 | |
-And we hear about -one boy's battle... | 0:10:22 | 0:10:24 | |
-..to overcome grave injuries -after being knocked off his bike. | 0:10:25 | 0:10:28 | |
-The van's mirror -hit the back of his head. | 0:10:29 | 0:10:32 | |
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-PHONE RINGS | 0:10:46 | 0:10:48 | |
-Hello, Air Ambulance. | 0:10:50 | 0:10:52 | |
-Hiya. Are you alright? Yes. | 0:10:52 | 0:10:56 | |
-Give me the grid reference. | 0:10:56 | 0:10:59 | |
-No. We'll get there. OK. | 0:10:59 | 0:11:02 | |
-Thanks. Bye. | 0:11:02 | 0:11:03 | |
-3.00pm on a Wednesday -and a 35-year-old mother... | 0:11:04 | 0:11:07 | |
-..has fallen down the stairs -at her home on Anglesey. | 0:11:07 | 0:11:11 | |
-It's feared she has spinal injuries. | 0:11:11 | 0:11:14 | |
-Approximate running time -of five minutes. | 0:11:18 | 0:11:21 | |
-Roger. | 0:11:22 | 0:11:23 | |
-The journey across the Menai Straits -takes five minutes from Caernarfon. | 0:11:24 | 0:11:29 | |
-On duty are pilot, Bob Kendall... | 0:11:29 | 0:11:31 | |
-..and paramedics, -Alwyn Roberts and John Adams. | 0:11:32 | 0:11:35 | |
-Above the village of Caergeiliog, -pilot Bob spots a landing space. | 0:11:39 | 0:11:45 | |
-There's a van on your right -but you are clear. | 0:11:49 | 0:11:52 | |
-John runs to assess the severity -of the casualty's injuries... | 0:11:57 | 0:12:01 | |
-..while Alwyn -stays with the helicopter... | 0:12:02 | 0:12:05 | |
-..to bring any necessary equipment. | 0:12:05 | 0:12:07 | |
-Jackie Lewis has fallen down -the stairs and landed on her head. | 0:12:07 | 0:12:12 | |
-Two ambulance crews on the scene -have transferred her onto a board... | 0:12:12 | 0:12:17 | |
-..to protect her back. | 0:12:17 | 0:12:19 | |
-She's better -than we first thought, really. | 0:12:19 | 0:12:23 | |
-Mechanical fall -or has she collapsed? | 0:12:24 | 0:12:26 | |
-A mechanical fall is the term used -for an accidental fall. | 0:12:26 | 0:12:30 | |
-They don't think there's -a medical reason for the fall. | 0:12:31 | 0:12:35 | |
-It's a struggle to carry her on -the board via the narrow front door. | 0:12:35 | 0:12:40 | |
-Because of the awkwardness? | 0:12:40 | 0:12:42 | |
-Where does that lead to then? | 0:12:42 | 0:12:44 | |
-She's better than what we thought. | 0:12:44 | 0:12:47 | |
-They change their minds... | 0:12:47 | 0:12:49 | |
-..and with her child watching, they -carry her through the front door. | 0:12:49 | 0:12:55 | |
-One, two, three, lift. OK. | 0:12:55 | 0:12:58 | |
-Small step. OK. You're alright. | 0:12:58 | 0:13:01 | |
-Jackie is in serious pain. | 0:13:04 | 0:13:06 | |
-The crew gives her Entonox, -gas and air, to ease the pain. | 0:13:06 | 0:13:10 | |
-The crew is worried about -the journey to the hospital... | 0:13:15 | 0:13:19 | |
-..so it'll be -a smoother ride by helicopter. | 0:13:19 | 0:13:22 | |
-The lady -has fallen down the stairs... | 0:13:23 | 0:13:26 | |
-..and injured her neck. | 0:13:27 | 0:13:29 | |
-The crew -considers giving her morphine... | 0:13:31 | 0:13:34 | |
-..but she has -blood pressure problems. | 0:13:34 | 0:13:37 | |
-They fear the morphine -might adversely affect her. | 0:13:37 | 0:13:41 | |
-We'll check your blood pressure -on the way. | 0:13:45 | 0:13:48 | |
-The patient has been stabilized -on a spinal board. | 0:13:48 | 0:13:52 | |
-We're now going to -transport her to Bangor. | 0:13:52 | 0:13:55 | |
-Jackie will reach Ysbyty Gwynedd -in Bangor within five minutes. | 0:13:59 | 0:14:05 | |
-Fighting the pain with Entonox. | 0:14:07 | 0:14:09 | |
-We'll get her X-rayed -to locate the injury. | 0:14:09 | 0:14:13 | |
-But as they reach the hospital, -the pain is unbearable. | 0:14:18 | 0:14:22 | |
-100 feet. | 0:14:22 | 0:14:24 | |
-John decides that morphine -should be administered right away. | 0:14:24 | 0:14:30 | |
-Oh, shit! | 0:14:39 | 0:14:41 | |
-The hospital's helipad -is 400 metres from the A&E unit... | 0:14:43 | 0:14:47 | |
-..which is too far to carry her. | 0:14:47 | 0:14:50 | |
-An ambulance is required. | 0:14:50 | 0:14:52 | |
-Alright, girl? | 0:14:52 | 0:14:54 | |
-These lads -have come to transfer you. | 0:14:54 | 0:14:57 | |
-Bear with us. -We'll get things ready for you. | 0:14:57 | 0:15:00 | |
-Thank you. | 0:15:00 | 0:15:01 | |
-Thank you. - -You're welcome. | 0:15:01 | 0:15:02 | |
-Thank you. | 0:15:05 | 0:15:07 | |
-After being X-rayed... | 0:15:07 | 0:15:09 | |
-..Jackie discovers -there is no permanent damage. | 0:15:09 | 0:15:13 | |
-But a medical condition -has been detected... | 0:15:13 | 0:15:17 | |
-..which causes her to faint. | 0:15:17 | 0:15:19 | |
-Medics believe -this is what caused her to fall. | 0:15:20 | 0:15:23 | |
-Any calls to assist a child puts -emotional strain on paramedics. | 0:15:24 | 0:15:30 | |
-The story of Nick Richards-Ozzati -from the Llanelli area... | 0:15:30 | 0:15:33 | |
-..is unforgettable -for Swansea's Helimed crew. | 0:15:34 | 0:15:37 | |
-July 2003, and a 12-year-old boy... | 0:15:39 | 0:15:42 | |
-..is riding his bike -in Llangennech near Llanelli. | 0:15:42 | 0:15:46 | |
-He was within weeks -of his 13th birthday... | 0:15:46 | 0:15:49 | |
-..and the bike was -an early present from his parents. | 0:15:50 | 0:15:53 | |
-He was riding along -the A4138 near his home... | 0:15:57 | 0:16:00 | |
-..when he turned to cross the road. | 0:16:00 | 0:16:03 | |
-He didn't notice the van behind him. | 0:16:03 | 0:16:06 | |
-The van -tried to swerve to avoid him. | 0:16:09 | 0:16:13 | |
-But the driver couldn't avoid him. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:15 | |
-Mel Thomas was on duty in Swansea. | 0:16:20 | 0:16:23 | |
-The van's mirror -hit the back of his head. | 0:16:23 | 0:16:27 | |
-Nick was thrown into the air -and landed on his back. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:31 | |
-He was unconscious -with blood pouring from his head. | 0:16:32 | 0:16:35 | |
-He was in a critical condition. | 0:16:35 | 0:16:38 | |
-The journey to Llangennech from the -Swansea air base took three minutes. | 0:16:41 | 0:16:45 | |
-The crew was on its way. | 0:16:45 | 0:16:47 | |
-Gareth Williams was another -of the paramedics on board. | 0:16:47 | 0:16:51 | |
-We landed in the field -adjacent to the road... | 0:16:53 | 0:16:55 | |
-..and made our way to the incident. | 0:16:56 | 0:16:58 | |
-The child was lying down, -motionless. | 0:17:00 | 0:17:04 | |
-That's when I thought, -this is looking very serious now. | 0:17:05 | 0:17:10 | |
-An ambulance crew -had also arrived on the scene. | 0:17:10 | 0:17:13 | |
-Nick was barely breathing. | 0:17:14 | 0:17:16 | |
-He was still flat, a GCS of three. | 0:17:18 | 0:17:20 | |
-His resps -were very laboured as well. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:23 | |
-It was obvious that Nick -had sustained brain damage. | 0:17:23 | 0:17:27 | |
-What set the alarm bells off -for me... | 0:17:29 | 0:17:31 | |
-..was the fact -that his teeth were locked shut. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:35 | |
-It's what we call trismus. | 0:17:35 | 0:17:37 | |
-That is one of -the tell-tale signs... | 0:17:38 | 0:17:40 | |
-..that a serious brain injury -has occurred. | 0:17:40 | 0:17:45 | |
-Because his teeth -were firmly closed... | 0:17:45 | 0:17:48 | |
-..it was difficult to clear -his airways with suction. | 0:17:48 | 0:17:52 | |
-Because there was so much blood -down in his throat too... | 0:17:53 | 0:17:58 | |
-..we couldn't use -the suction tools... | 0:18:00 | 0:18:03 | |
-..to extract the blood. | 0:18:03 | 0:18:05 | |
-In effect, -Nick was drowning in his own blood. | 0:18:06 | 0:18:10 | |
-I was waiting for Nick -to go into cardiac arrest. | 0:18:11 | 0:18:14 | |
-I didn't think he'd survive. | 0:18:14 | 0:18:16 | |
-The two experienced paramedics... | 0:18:19 | 0:18:21 | |
-..knew he had to be transferred -urgently to Morriston... | 0:18:22 | 0:18:25 | |
-..if he stood -any chance of surviving. | 0:18:25 | 0:18:28 | |
-I looked at Gareth and there was -a recognition between us... | 0:18:30 | 0:18:34 | |
-..that this was serious. | 0:18:35 | 0:18:37 | |
-We decided to do what's known -in the job as a scoop and run. | 0:18:37 | 0:18:41 | |
-One, two, three, back. | 0:18:41 | 0:18:43 | |
-After fitting him with a collar, the -crew tied Nick to the spinal board. | 0:18:44 | 0:18:49 | |
-Are you ready to go? | 0:18:50 | 0:18:51 | |
-The pilot and helicopter -were standing by, ready to go. | 0:18:52 | 0:18:57 | |
-We did a hot load. | 0:18:58 | 0:19:00 | |
-With the blades whirring... | 0:19:00 | 0:19:02 | |
-..the helicopter was on its way -to Morriston Hospital. | 0:19:02 | 0:19:06 | |
-We were fighting to keep -a 12-year-old boy alive. | 0:19:07 | 0:19:10 | |
-It took 16 minutes -from when we landed... | 0:19:11 | 0:19:14 | |
-..to his transfer to hospital. | 0:19:14 | 0:19:17 | |
-It felt like a lifetime, but -it took something like 16 minutes. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:22 | |
-When he arrived, medics put Nick to -sleep in order to open his mouth... | 0:19:23 | 0:19:28 | |
-..and clear the blood -from his throat. | 0:19:28 | 0:19:31 | |
-He'd suffered a brain haemorrhage -and broken his back. | 0:19:31 | 0:19:34 | |
-The left side of his body -was paralysed. | 0:19:35 | 0:19:37 | |
-The 12-year-old -was fighting for his life. | 0:19:38 | 0:19:41 | |
-The scars are still visible -nine years after the accident. | 0:19:49 | 0:19:53 | |
-Nick had to learn -to walk and swallow... | 0:19:53 | 0:19:56 | |
-..after suffering brain damage. | 0:19:56 | 0:20:00 | |
-These days he is fighting fit and -recalls the incident with a friend. | 0:20:00 | 0:20:05 | |
-I was in a coma and had broken -the C1 and C2 vertebrae in my neck. | 0:20:07 | 0:20:13 | |
-I'd broken my collarbone and jaw... | 0:20:13 | 0:20:17 | |
-..and also suffered a brain -haemorrhage and spinal haemorrhage. | 0:20:18 | 0:20:23 | |
-He's undergone dozens of operations. | 0:20:23 | 0:20:26 | |
-I was given numerous CT scans... | 0:20:29 | 0:20:33 | |
-..and I have metal screws and plates -holding my head to my body. | 0:20:33 | 0:20:38 | |
-After leaving the boy -in the hospital's care... | 0:20:39 | 0:20:42 | |
-..the paramedics -didn't know if he'd survived. | 0:20:42 | 0:20:46 | |
-But when the helicopter returned -three months later, Nick was there. | 0:20:46 | 0:20:51 | |
-When they said who he was, -I was on cloud nine. | 0:20:51 | 0:20:55 | |
-I was absolutely on cloud nine. | 0:20:55 | 0:20:57 | |
-It always seems worse -when children are involved. | 0:20:57 | 0:21:01 | |
-It's a bigger blow. | 0:21:01 | 0:21:03 | |
-But to see him there, alive... | 0:21:03 | 0:21:07 | |
-..it was a good feeling inside. | 0:21:07 | 0:21:10 | |
-Nick has been inspired -by the paramedics' work. | 0:21:10 | 0:21:13 | |
-He now works at the -Ambulance Service's call centre... | 0:21:14 | 0:21:17 | |
-..answering emergency calls. | 0:21:17 | 0:21:21 | |
-Ambulance Service. -What's the full address? | 0:21:22 | 0:21:25 | |
-He is also a Community First -Responder in the Llanelli area. | 0:21:27 | 0:21:31 | |
-Mel Thomas sees him regularly... | 0:21:31 | 0:21:34 | |
-..when he is working -in the vicinity. | 0:21:34 | 0:21:37 | |
-Remembering how he was after the -serious accident when he was 13... | 0:21:37 | 0:21:42 | |
-..and seeing him now, -it's brilliant. | 0:21:42 | 0:21:45 | |
-We talk to each other -as colleagues now. | 0:21:45 | 0:21:50 | |
-I want to thank the nurses -at the Heath Hospital... | 0:21:50 | 0:21:54 | |
-..as well as -the Air Ambulance crew... | 0:21:54 | 0:21:57 | |
-..and the paramedics who helped me. | 0:21:57 | 0:22:00 | |
-In June, our cameras filmed the crew -responding to a collision... | 0:22:01 | 0:22:06 | |
-..near Betws-y-Coed. | 0:22:06 | 0:22:08 | |
-Please can we cut them off? | 0:22:08 | 0:22:10 | |
-I'd rather not. | 0:22:10 | 0:22:11 | |
-Malcolm Hoyle broke bones in his -back, neck, eye socket, ankle... | 0:22:14 | 0:22:20 | |
-..shoulder and thumb. | 0:22:20 | 0:22:22 | |
-He is currently recovering from -his injuries at home in Wrexham. | 0:22:22 | 0:22:27 | |
-I'd had a pretty heavy impact. | 0:22:27 | 0:22:30 | |
-I'd been knocked out... | 0:22:30 | 0:22:32 | |
-..so my thinking processes -were all over the place. | 0:22:32 | 0:22:35 | |
-But I've had -quite distinct memories... | 0:22:36 | 0:22:39 | |
-..after the accident. | 0:22:40 | 0:22:41 | |
-The silliest -being the conversation... | 0:22:42 | 0:22:44 | |
-..regarding the removal of my -leathers, which are precious to us. | 0:22:45 | 0:22:49 | |
-He knows his injuries -would have been worse... | 0:22:49 | 0:22:52 | |
-..if he'd moved after the accident. | 0:22:52 | 0:22:54 | |
-He's grateful to the Air Ambulance -and the ambulance technician... | 0:22:54 | 0:22:58 | |
-..who stopped -on his way to work that day. | 0:22:59 | 0:23:01 | |
-I really do think that I may not -have been here without them. | 0:23:02 | 0:23:06 | |
-Just... I can't... | 0:23:09 | 0:23:11 | |
-Words aren't enough. | 0:23:11 | 0:23:13 | |
-Next week -on 999: Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru... | 0:23:14 | 0:23:17 | |
-..wet weather -causes problems for one driver. | 0:23:17 | 0:23:20 | |
-And a little boy in North Wales -fights for breath. | 0:23:22 | 0:23:26 | |
-I'm very grateful -because he's my little boy. | 0:23:27 | 0:23:30 | |
-S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf. | 0:23:50 | 0:23:52 | |
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