Biysk paramedics handle 1,650 emergency calls in one hectic week

Emergency medical teams in Biysk have had a busy week. They responded to 1,650 calls for assistance across the city. Many of these involved serious cases requiring urgent hospital care. Over the seven-day period, paramedics transported 600 patients to local hospitals. Among them were 34 stroke victims needing immediate treatment. Another 122 people with various injuries were also taken for medical attention.

Traffic accidents accounted for 24 of those hospitalised. This included 17 adults and 7 children injured on the roads. In addition, 35 children with other types of injuries were rushed to medical facilities. Two children suffering from poisoning were also among the cases.

Not all calls led to hospital admissions. A total of 153 were classified as non-emergency. These involved situations where patients were not at the scene or declined help. The week saw a high volume of emergency responses in Biysk. Hundreds of residents received hospital treatment for strokes, injuries, and poisoning. The data highlights the demands placed on local emergency services during this period.