Paramedics Treat Teenager After Terrifying Motorcycle Crash | Ambulance - BBC

Motorcycle Crash and Initial Assessment

• 🚑 Paramedics Kerrie and Kirsty are dispatched to a 999 call involving a 17-year-old male, Joey, who was knocked off his motorbike by a van.
• 🤕 Upon arrival, Joey reports severe pain in his right leg, suspecting it is broken, and also experiences tingling in his hands.
• ⚕️ The crew carefully remove Joey's helmet while supporting his spine and assess his injuries, suspecting a broken femur.

Pain Management and Treatment

• 💉 Morphine is administered to Joey to manage his pain before the crew attempts to straighten his leg for splinting.
• 🩹 The process of straightening the leg is described as potentially painful, with the crew proceeding slowly and offering additional pain relief if needed.
• ✅ Joey demonstrates remarkable resilience throughout the painful procedure, earning praise from the paramedics.

Further Incidents and Reflections

• 🚨 While treating Joey, another urgent call comes in for a five-year-old child struck by a car on the way to school.
• 🏥 Joey is taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where X-rays confirm a fractured femur but no other serious injuries.
• 🏍️ The paramedics reflect on the dangers of motorcycling, with Joey having previously broken his collarbone, leg, and pinky, and express relief that he wore protective gear.
• ⚠️ Both paramedics and Joey's stepmom discuss the inherent risks of motorcycling, emphasizing that accidents often involve external factors and the unpredictability of other road users.