Paramedics play a crucial role in providing medical coverage for sports events. They are trained to handle a variety of medical emergencies.
They will cover minor injuries to life threatening situations, they don’t just aim to protect the athletes, they also act as a safety net for spectators. There has been a rise in the number of spectators needing medical care at sporting events.
Mersey Sport Live spoke to paramedic Caitlin Pittham, who has worked at numerous sporting events.
Take a listen and get an insight into why it is so vital that paramedics are on standby at sporting events.
