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Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance Service teams participated in the just concluded IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, providing medical and first-aid cover for athletes, tournament staff and spectators, thus contributing to the success of this major sporting event.
During the five nights of events held at Corniche, Ambulance Service teams cared for 104 athletes, including one who required transport to hospital, and during the 10 days of events held at Khalifa International Stadium, teams cared for four athletes and 246 spectators and tournament staff, including 22 individuals who required transport to hospital for further treatment.
Ambulance Service staff were supported by medical and nursing teams from HMC’s network of emergency departments and intensive care units, Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital, and Qatar Red Crescent Society, all of whom were at the ready to care for almost 2,000 participating athletes and thousands of spectators.
Saleh M al Marri, assistant executive director, HMC’s Ambulance Service, said his organisation provided emergency care assistance at a number of the World Athletics Championship venues.
“We provided paramedic and ambulance services at several World Athletics Championships venues, including Khalifa International Stadium, and during the midnight marathons held on the Corniche. Our teams were also positioned to provide emergency medical and ambulance services at a number of athletes’ accommodations and to tournament staff, referees and guests. Our teams were placed around the city, including at local hotels and other venues frequented by athletes, tournament staff and spectators”, said Marri.
“Each year our Ambulance Service provides essential support to dozens of events across the country, providing not only first-aid but also rapid response to medical emergencies”,he added.
During the tournament, the Ambulance Services teams comprised 435 medical staff, including critical care paramedics, supervisors, communications officers and operations officials.
According to Marri, the Ambulance Service’s participation in the World Athletics Championships was the culmination of nearly 15 months of planning and collaboration with several organisers, including medical partners.
“In addition to providing medical and ambulance services to tournament participants and staff, Ambulance Service teams were also on hand to care for spectators, with popup medical clinics strategically positioned throughout various event locations and staffed by doctors and nurses. HMC teams also provided physical therapy and massage services to participating athletes”, stated Marri.
Marri noted that HMC’s Ambulance Service was highly visible during the champions, with 93 staff assigned to the events each day. HMC’s Ambulance Service taskforce deployed at various event venues, included 16 ambulances, 5 quick intervention vehicles, 2 major incident management vehicles, 2 buses equipped to care for patients with minor illnesses and injuries, 2 communication vehicles, 9 electric golf cars, 8 bicycles, and 12 popup medical clinics.
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09/10/2019
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