Gary Wadham

Gary Wadham is a Flight Paramedic with Air Evac Lifeteam (AEL) in Killeen, Texas, whose quick thinking, teamwork, and clinical expertise helped save the life of a critically injured patient following a vehicle collision.

Gary responded to a patient suffering from life-threatening injuries that presented significant challenges for stabilization and transport. Faced with a complex situation, he used innovative problem-solving to help stabilize the patient and prepare them for safe transport to definitive care.

Working closely with local responders and his flight team, Gary helped coordinate the patient’s care while adapting to the challenges presented by the injuries. Once airborne, he continued providing advanced care throughout the flight to a Level I trauma center, helping give the patient the best possible chance of survival.

The patient survived and was ultimately discharged from the hospital. The successful outcome reflected the coordinated efforts of everyone involved in the response, with Gary’s clinical skill, adaptability, and teamwork playing an important role.

Gary’s actions demonstrate the expertise and composure required of critical care transport professionals when circumstances demand both advanced clinical care and creative problem-solving. Air Evac Lifeteam is proud to recognize Flight Paramedic Gary Wadham as a Star of Life.