Mother drives baby to hospital after ambulance not dispatched for medical emergency
An Auckland mother rushed her 18-month-old to hospital after being told no ambulance would be sent when the child turned blue.
An Auckland mother was forced to drive her baby to hospital after a call taker informed her that an ambulance would not be dispatched when the child was turning blue. The 18-month-old spent four days in hospital following the incident. The case raises questions about ambulance dispatch decisions in emergency situations.
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Mother rushes baby turning ‘blue’ to hospital after ambulance not dispatched
The 18-month-old had to spend four days in hospital after the incident.
Newstalk ZB
Mother rushes baby turning ‘blue’ to hospital after ambulance not dispatched
An Auckland mother said she was forced to rush her baby, who was turning blue, to hospital after a call taker told her an ambulance would not be coming.