Medical escort for a small event

When there is a large public event, the law requires the deployment of medical security to provide first aid in the event of injury or harm.

But what about private or small events? The law does not address and does not require the deployment of medical forces at the event.

In recent years, more and more clients have been contacting us to request a paramedic to secure their event, whether it's a wedding, a large family gathering, a party, a funeral, or any other event.

The incidence of emergencies at events exists and increases as the age of those invited to the event increases.

Typical emergencies in small events

The most common emergencies at events are:

• Heart attacks - usually due to dancing or excessive excitement

• Respiratory injuries such as exacerbation of COPD and asthma attacks

• Neurological injuries - such as fainting or seizures due to lighting, etc.

• Anxiety attacks are also common and often stem from family stress.

In addition, there is a risk of injuries at events.
Injuries are more common in young people and children, but adults can also be injured.

The typical injuries are: fractures of limbs, sprains, cuts and burns.

Chronic patients attending the event are at significant risk of worsening their illness due to the crowding, noise, physical exertion, and change in atmosphere. It is recommended that chronic patients bring their medications and treatment equipment with them to the event.

In order to ensure the safety of event participants, it is recommended to order medical escort and medical security with a paramedic.

A paramedic arrives to secure a family event or small event when equipped with a paramedic bag containing:

• Advanced resuscitation equipment

• oxygen

• Respiratory equipment

• Bandages

• Fixations and disinfection equipment

• Emergency medications

• Testing and monitoring kits

When the paramedic arrives at an incident, he first surveys the scene to locate hazards and eliminate them as much as possible. After familiarizing himself with the location, he builds a plan for how to act if a medical incident occurs.
In addition, he calculates what will happen if the incident becomes a mass casualty incident and how he will have to manage the scene.
Ultimately, he surveys the participants in the event and tries to predict what events are likely to occur in an emergency.

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When you have a paramedic with you at an event, you can rest easy knowing that someone is taking medical care of you, your guests, and all event participants.

Interested in booking a paramedic to secure your event? Click here