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12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

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Articles

EMS team gives baby a second chance at life

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis
  • 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --  The call came in. A parent’s greatest fear and a situation emergency crews hope they never have to encounter became a reality.

It was a little past noon when the call was dispatched from the 9-1-1 operator. Seconds later the team grabbed their gear and arrived on scene within two minutes. The years of training of a group of emergency medical service personnel was put to the test as a lifeless little body lay on a table in front of them.

Five paramedics from the 59th Medical Wing responded to a priority one emergency at the Gateway Child Development Center. A two-month-old infant was in respiratory distress and had been unresponsive for four minutes when the emergency crew arrived.

Shortly after being fed, the infant experienced an apparent life-threatening event (ALTE) and began having severe difficulty breathing and increased oral secretions.

“At first it was hectic,” said Senior Airman Lucas Reaume, 59th MDW lead paramedic. “Inside you’re freaking out but on the outside you have to appear calm. Once we showed up, it was game on and you rely on your training. Everyone knew their role, so we focused on whatever needed to get done for the patient.”

The infant was too small for the gurney, so Reaume sat the baby in his lap as the team suctioned out the airway, provided oxygen with a bag valve mask and placed an IV line.

Breathing was intermittent. The baby would breathe for 30 seconds and then stop breathing for almost a minute. In order to establish an artificial airway, Reaume took an adult size-nasopharyngeal airway, measured and cut it to fit in the infant’s tiny nasal cavity.

By the time the child arrived at the nearest pediatric emergency room, he regained resuscitation.

Due to the swift response and quick thinking of the medics to provide critical, life-saving care, the infant made a full recovery and was soon released from the hospital.

Reaume praised the child development center staff for their attentiveness and speed in recognizing the urgent need for help. Oftentimes when infants experience ALTEs they may appear as if they’re simply sleeping.

“We’re thankful how smooth everything went,” said Vina Stroud, assistant director of the child development center. “From the time I first saw him and immediately called 9-1-1, to when the fire department and EMS crew showed up, it was almost like a divine intervention how everyone came together so quickly to provide him the care he needed.”

The 59th MDW’s emergency medical response teams are the busiest in the Department of Defense. Most bases average 200 calls per year. The teams here average more than 4,000.

Being ready for any medical emergency is what the EMS team is trained to do and every time they put on their uniform they are ready to handle any medical emergency. A baby boy named Isaiah now has a second chance at life thanks to the group of Airmen at the Wilford Hall Urgent Care Center waiting for the next call for help to come in.

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.