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Maj. Jeremy Kilburn, a cardio pulmonary physician at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, oversees a cardio-pulmonary procedure Aug. 28, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. He recently won the Red Cross Everyday Heroes award for his July 9, 2012, life-saving efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes/Released)
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99th Medical Operations Squadron Airman honored as 'Everyday Hero' by Red Cross
Posted 8/28/2012 Updated 9/4/2012
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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
8/28/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- On July 5, 2012 Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn, 99th Medical Operations Squadron Cardio/Pulmonary Flight commander and Intensive Care Unit director suffered a broken leg while hiking in the mountains of Northern California and required immediate medical evacuation. The California Highway Patrol dispatched a helicopter team to rescue Kilburn from the remote area.
After landing, paramedic Tony Stanley exited the helicopter and was struck by its rotor blade seriously injuring him.
Despite his broken leg, Kilburn with the help of a friend made it more than 50 yards to provide emergency critical care to the injured paramedic. He administered oxygen and inserted a breathing tube into the injured paramedic's throat, which ultimately saved his life.
Stanley was put on a stretcher, loaded on to the helicopter and taken to the hospital. |
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