Paramedics Respond to Double XL Bully Attack in London | Ambulance - BBC

Emergency Response to Dog Attack

• 🚨 Paramedics were dispatched to a Category 1 call involving a 15-year-old female bitten by an XL Bully dog.
• 🩸 The scene presented with a significant amount of blood, and the patient sustained abdominal puncture wounds.
• 🚁 The Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) was en route, but paramedics had to manage the initial scene safety and patient care.

Scene Safety and Patient Triage

• ⚠️ Police units were called to help secure the dog and ensure the safety of the paramedics.
• 🏥 A second ambulance was requested as it was discovered there was another injured patient, the mother.
• 🚑 The mother, who had also been bitten, was experiencing massive catastrophic hemorrhage and was transported by advanced paramedic Dave and the HEMS team.

Critical Care and Hospital Transfer

• ⚡ The 16-year-old daughter also sustained bites to her chest and was very frightened.
• 🏥 Both patients were transported to St. Mary's Hospital for specialized treatment.
• 🤝 The HEMS team and paramedics conducted a debrief to check on crew welfare after the difficult and chaotic incident.

Paramedic Debrief and Next Call

• 💬 Paramedics described the scene as very chaotic with multiple people shouting and trying to ascertain the dog's location.
• 💖 The mother, despite her own injuries, was focused on her daughter's well-being, repeatedly stating she was fine and urging care for her child.
• ➡️ The crew was quickly activated for their next call, a shooting, highlighting the demanding nature of their work.