Alan Johnson, vice president of critical care and specialist services at ProHealth Care based in Waukesha, Wisconsin, provided an update on people being treated at a nearby hospital after an SUV rammed into the Christmas parade.
Johnson said at a news conference that 48 victims of the parade were transported to an area hospital, where 29 were taken to Waukesha Memorial Hospital, which Johnson noted was just a few blocks from the parade route. buildings.
“Victims started arriving very quickly after the incident. In fact, many ProHealth Care employees attended the parade, witnessed this tragedy, and provided immediate first aid to the victim. “, said Johnson.
Johnson said that both children and adults were brought in for care.
“There were many children among the victims who were brought to the Waukesha Memorial. After initial assessment, stabilization, and treatment, we transferred 11 children to the Children’s Institute of Wisconsin. Four victims were treated. put in the Waukesha Memorial, all are stable and likely to be discharged today,” he said.
Johnson also said that a victim taken to Waukesha Memorial Hospital was declared dead on arrival.
Another 12 people treated in the emergency department have been released.
“Aside from those on duty at the Waukesha Memorial last night, many others rushed to the hospital to help. They included nearly all of our emergency department doctors, countless surgeons. and anesthesiologists, hospitals and nurses. What I saw on the screen Last night, the response to this crisis was no less than the highest level of professionalism,” added Johnson.
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