Saving Time, Saving Lives

Did you know...

In 2023 we responded to 948 emergency call outs. 

35% were to trauma cases.

  • 21% Medical in 2023
  • 21% Cardiac in 2023
  • 7% Stroke in 2023
  • 35% Trauma in 2023
  • 16% Retrieval & Transfer in 2023
We have responded to over 5720 time-critical call outs
From my base I can reach anywhere in Scotland in approximately 75 minutes

In 2023 we responded to 948 emergency call outs. 35% were to trauma cases.

Our Statistics

More about our call outs

  • 21% Medical in 2023

    This covers emergencies involving shortness of breath; diabetes; acute abdominal illness; epilepsy; sepsis; meningitis; convulsion; respiratory emergencies; multi organ failure; and other medical issues.

  • 21% Cardiac in 2023

    Includes heart attacks; chronic congestive heart failure; arrhythmias; and Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PPCI) admissions.

  • 7% Stroke in 2023

    A stroke is a serious life-threatening medical condition that occurs when blood supply to part of the brain is cut off. Receiving urgent medical attention is critical to improve the chance of survival.

  • 35% Trauma in 2023

    This includes road traffic accidents; motorcycle accidents; equestrian injuries; agricultural, industrial and sporting injuries; falls and impact injuries.

  • 16% Retrieval & Transfer in 2023

    The airlift of a seriously ill patient from remote and rural medical hubs to centralised specialist hospital care.