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08/07/2005
Terror attack victims remain in hospital
A number of people injured in Thursday’s terror attack in London have remained in hospital.
Around 700 people were injured in the explosions with over 300 casualties taken to hospital by ambulance. There were also reports that double-decker buses were used to transport other victims of the blasts to hospital.
Hospitals were forced to call in extra staff and cancel routine operations in order to deal with the casualties.
Staff treated a variety of injuries, ranging from smoke inhalation and burns to more serious blast injuries, including facial, chest and abdominal wounds and wounds to limbs. There have also been reports that some patients have had limbs amputated and others underwent surgery after losing limbs in the explosions.
A number of the capital’s hospitals helped to treat the injured.
The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, which received over 200 casualties, is still treating 19 people. Seven of them remain in intensive care.
Alistair Wilson, associate clinical director for Barts and the London NHS Trust, said: “Terrorist attacks can polarise communities, but the tremendous work undertaken by staff shows how people can come together at difficult times. We would like people to follow this example and work together.”
St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington are still treating 11 people. Two people are in a critical condition.
Chief executive Julian Nettel, said: “Staff have displayed heroic effects in what have been tragic and difficult circumstances.”
Twenty-eight patients are currently still being treated at University College Hospital, five of which are in intensive care.
The Royal Free Hospital admitted 13 patients of the 61 people it received. Five people have reportedly undergone surgery there. The hospital confirmed that the injuries treated included fractures; smoke inhalation; open wounds and burns. A statement issued by the hospital on Friday morning said: “Although some patients suffered severe injuries, none is considered to be in danger.”
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt visited casualties and staff at the hospital on Friday.
Two patients, who suffered ear injuries in the bus explosion, had to be treated at the Royal National Throat, nose and Ear Hospital near King’s Cross.
Guy and St Thomas’s Hospital are treating eleven patients.
Twenty-two people were also treated at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, although it does not have an A&E department. Four people remained in hospital overnight.
Anyone concerned about relatives or friends they have still been unable to contact, should contact the emergency helpline on: 0870 156 6344.
(KMcA/MB)
Around 700 people were injured in the explosions with over 300 casualties taken to hospital by ambulance. There were also reports that double-decker buses were used to transport other victims of the blasts to hospital.
Hospitals were forced to call in extra staff and cancel routine operations in order to deal with the casualties.
Staff treated a variety of injuries, ranging from smoke inhalation and burns to more serious blast injuries, including facial, chest and abdominal wounds and wounds to limbs. There have also been reports that some patients have had limbs amputated and others underwent surgery after losing limbs in the explosions.
A number of the capital’s hospitals helped to treat the injured.
The Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, which received over 200 casualties, is still treating 19 people. Seven of them remain in intensive care.
Alistair Wilson, associate clinical director for Barts and the London NHS Trust, said: “Terrorist attacks can polarise communities, but the tremendous work undertaken by staff shows how people can come together at difficult times. We would like people to follow this example and work together.”
St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington are still treating 11 people. Two people are in a critical condition.
Chief executive Julian Nettel, said: “Staff have displayed heroic effects in what have been tragic and difficult circumstances.”
Twenty-eight patients are currently still being treated at University College Hospital, five of which are in intensive care.
The Royal Free Hospital admitted 13 patients of the 61 people it received. Five people have reportedly undergone surgery there. The hospital confirmed that the injuries treated included fractures; smoke inhalation; open wounds and burns. A statement issued by the hospital on Friday morning said: “Although some patients suffered severe injuries, none is considered to be in danger.”
Health Secretary Patricia Hewitt visited casualties and staff at the hospital on Friday.
Two patients, who suffered ear injuries in the bus explosion, had to be treated at the Royal National Throat, nose and Ear Hospital near King’s Cross.
Guy and St Thomas’s Hospital are treating eleven patients.
Twenty-two people were also treated at Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, although it does not have an A&E department. Four people remained in hospital overnight.
Anyone concerned about relatives or friends they have still been unable to contact, should contact the emergency helpline on: 0870 156 6344.
(KMcA/MB)
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