Helicopter Transports Heart from Split to Zagreb

The news in Croatian

1. uspješan
   Način na koji se nešto dobro i s povoljnim ishodom obavlja. ↩︎
2. ekipa  (f.)
   Skupina ljudi koja zajedno radi ili sudjeluje u nečemu. ↩︎
3. prevesti
   Premjestiti nešto ili nekoga prijevozom s jednog mjesta na drugo. ↩︎
4. koordinacija  (f.)
   Usklađivanje aktivnosti ili funkcija kako bi se postigao zajednički cilj. ↩︎
5. sektor  (m.)
   Dio društvene ili ekonomske sfere s zajedničkim karakteristikama. ↩︎
6. transplantacija  (f.)
   Medicinski postupak presađivanja organa ili tkiva s jednog tijela na drugo. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: Who took the heart from Split?

Question 2: Why is the mission important?

Vocabulary

Croatian	English
uspješan	successfully
ekipa  (f.)	team
prevesti	transport
koordinacija  (f.)	coordination
sektor  (m.)	sector
transplantacija  (f.)	transplantation

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In a coordinated effort demonstrating the proficiency of Croatian emergency services, a heart was successfully transported by helicopter from Split to Zagreb on Saturday. The operation involved the Croatian Air Force’s multi-purpose helicopter squadron from the 91st wing, utilising a Mi-171 Sh helicopter.

The mission commenced from the Lučko barracks in Zagreb, where the helicopter took off at 12:50 PM, carrying a four-member transplant team. Their initial destination was the Clinical Hospital Centre in Split, where they arrived promptly to harvest the heart.

Following the successful procurement of the heart in Split, the team quickly relocated back to Zagreb, landing at Dubrava Clinical Hospital’s helipad at 6:15 PM. This quick turnaround highlights the effectiveness of such aerial medical interventions, a vital component in time-sensitive transplant procedures.

The operation was undertaken at the request of the transplant coordinator from the Ministry of Health, emphasising the seamless inter-agency cooperation between Croatian health and defence sectors. The Defence Ministry reported these successful engagements, stating the importance of timely organ transport in enhancing survival outcomes for patients on waiting lists.

Acknowledging the critical nature of their task, the helicopter pilot remarked, “Every mission assigned to the Air Force holds importance, but when our flight can directly save a life, the feeling is special. Today, we were part of a life-saving chain connecting donors, doctors, and patients awaiting another chance.” This sentiment was echoed as thanks were extended to all contributors for their professionalism and dedication.

Overall, this successful heart transport mission underscores the commitment of Croatian institutions to providing critical support and care, setting an example of effective collaborative action.

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