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Carol's Story
In April last year Carol was on holiday with her family in Coral Bay, a tradition that spans over 30 years. After a morning swim, Carol was at their campsite when she felt a sudden prick on her toe, much like an ant bite or march fly.
What felt like nothing suddenly became a serious emergency when they spotted a huge Western Brown snake slithering into the bushes.
Within moments, Carol's head started to feel like it was going to explode - she knew she had been bitten.
Carol and her family travelled down a long dirt road to make it to the Coral Bay Nursing Post. From there, she was picked up by the RFDS to be taken to Carnarvon Hospital.
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On the flight, Dr Crystal administered two doses of different snake anti-venom to make sure all bases were covered.
Once Carol arrived at Carnarvon Hospital, her condition deteriorated quickly as the venom attacked her vital organs. She needed specialist toxicology care, so was sent on her second RFDS flight to Perth.
After two weeks in hospital, they were hopeful Carol’s kidneys would repair themselves, but they didn’t.
Carol is now on dialysis treatment three times a week, but as a passionate health professional and mother of five children she continues to remain positive.
"One tiny bite on my little toe and my life has changed forever. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the RFDS"
- Carol Michie
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The Flying Doctor
Millions of Western Australians travel around our great state every year and the RFDS plays a vital role in ensuring they receive the health care they need if something goes wrong.
In 2023, Carol was one of 91 RFDS retrievals in WA due to a snake bite or suspected snake bite.
The Flying Doctor depends on the generosity of supporters to provide emergency aeromedical services, primary health care clinics and vital services in rural and remote areas of Western Australia.
You never know when you or a loved one will need the Flying Doctor. Your donation today, will help save a life tomorrow.
An Airvo 3 respiratory device ensures our flight nurses and doctors can give oxygen to patients in the air. This equipment costs over $5,512 to purchase and another $188.60 each time it's used on a patient.
Anti-venom is vital for our nurses and doctors to treat black and brown snake bites. Brown snake anti-venom costs $478.90 and black snake anti-venom costs $1,992.72 each.
Zoll X Monitors enables our flight nurses, doctors and paramedics to check the vital signs of patients like Carol. Each monitor costs over $35,000.
You never know when you or someone you love will need the Royal Flying Doctor Service. A donation today will help save a life tomorrow.
We'll email your tax receipt and donation details
Your donation is secure and protected.
Carol's Story
In April last year Carol was on holiday with her family in Coral Bay, a tradition that spans over 30 years. After a morning swim, Carol was at their campsite when she felt a sudden prick on her toe, much like an ant bite or march fly.
What felt like nothing suddenly became a serious emergency when they spotted a huge Western Brown snake slithering into the bushes.
Within moments, Carol's head started to feel like it was going to explode - she knew she had been bitten.
Carol and her family travelled down a long dirt road to make it to the Coral Bay Nursing Post. From there, she was picked up by the RFDS to be taken to Carnarvon Hospital.
On the flight, Dr Crystal administered two doses of different snake anti-venom to make sure all bases were covered.
Once Carol arrived at Carnarvon Hospital, her condition deteriorated quickly as the venom attacked her vital organs. She needed specialist toxicology care, so was sent on her second RFDS flight to Perth.
After two weeks in hospital, they were hopeful Carol’s kidneys would repair themselves, but they didn’t.
Carol is now on dialysis treatment three times a week, but as a passionate health professional and mother of five children she continues to remain positive.
"One tiny bite on my little toe and my life has changed forever. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the RFDS"
- Carol Michie
The Flying Doctor
Millions of Western Australians travel around our great state every year and the RFDS plays a vital role in ensuring they receive the health care they need if something goes wrong.
In 2023, Carol was one of 91 RFDS retrievals in WA due to a snake bite or suspected snake bite.
The Flying Doctor depends on the generosity of supporters to provide emergency aeromedical services, primary health care clinics and vital services in rural and remote areas of Western Australia.
You never know when you or a loved one will need the Flying Doctor. Your donation today, will help save a life tomorrow.
An Airvo 3 respiratory device ensures our flight nurses and doctors can give oxygen to patients in the air. This equipment costs over $5,512 to purchase and another $188.60 each time it's used on a patient.
Anti-venom is vital for our nurses and doctors to treat black and brown snake bites. Brown snake anti-venom costs $478.90 and black snake anti-venom costs $1,992.72 each.
Zoll X Monitors enables our flight nurses, doctors and paramedics to check the vital signs of patients like Carol. Each monitor costs over $35,000.
