On February 3, 2025 (the sixth day of Lunar New Year), at 18:00 in the evening, The University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital (hereinafter referred to as HKU-Shenzhen Hospital) received an urgent notification regarding the imminent arrival of a critically injured patient via air medical transport. A worker on an offshore drilling platform over 200 kilometers from Shenzhen had suffered transient loss of consciousness and hypotension due to an ultra-high-pressure petrochemical steam blast. After initial treatment by platform medics, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital was contacted for helicopter evacuation, with an estimated arrival time of 20:00 for further emergency care.

Upon notification, the Department of Accident and Emergency (A&E) immediately activated emergency protocols. The trauma team was mobilized, night-flight operations for the helipad were initiated, and the landing area was cleared for safe helicopter arrival. By 19:30, Dr. Shan Aijun, Director of the Department of  A&E, had coordinated with the patient's colleagues to assess the situation and led the trauma team to the helipad for preparation.

After approximately one hour of flight, the helicopter arrived at HKU-Shenzhen Hospital and landed smoothly at 20:06. Dr. Shan promptly boarded to evaluate the patient, who remained conscious with stable vital signs. Medical staff implemented spinal precautions using a cervical collar and backboard, transferring the patient to a gurney for immediate CT scans.

Within 10 minutes, comprehensive imaging of the head, neck, chest, and abdomen was completed. Multidisciplinary specialists conducted on-site image reviews, and by 20:30, the patient returned to the resuscitation area. Subsequent evaluations confirmed blast injuries including left ocular trauma (requiring further corneal/conjunctival assessment), left facial soft tissue damage, bilateral pulmonary contusions, and potential chemical exposure.

The emergency team initiated intravenous fluid resuscitation, oxygen therapy, and ocular protection. Following stabilization and multidisciplinary consultation, the patient was admitted for monitoring before being transferred to a local hospital for rehabilitation.

As an aviation rescue dispatch point for Shenzhen Emergency Center, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital maintains 24/7 capabilities for heavy helicopter operations. Through collaborations with Hong Kong Fire Services Department and Government Flying Service, the hospital continues to advance aeromedical rescue standards in the Greater Bay Area.

This successful night rescue operation demonstrated HKU-Shenzhen Hospital's exceptional emergency response coordination. Notably, as a designated "Trauma Care Center Construction Unit" under China Trauma Care Alliance, the hospital regularly hosts trauma forums to promote standardized rescue protocols across the region.

Upholding its "Patient Lives First" philosophy, HKU-Shenzhen Hospital remains committed to delivering high-quality, efficient medical services in the new year, safeguarding community health through continuous emergency care advancements.