In the streets with Adelaide's pedalling paramedics for Mad March
The ugly side of Adelaide city’s nightlife has been revealed, as pedalling paramedics work through the alcohol-fuelled chaos.
Seven News was given a rare insight into the Mad March activities through the eyes of frontline health workers.
Bicycle paramedics ride through the streets, treating patients quickly before an ambulance can arrive.
One man suffered a head injury after collapsing onto a curb outside the casino, with blood coming out of his head.
Luckily the bicycle ambos were just metres away, ready to treat him.
"We were able to get down the mall very quickly, way ahead of an ambulance," riding ambo Stacey Solomou said.
Riding from the city's east end to the west takes just six minutes.
Paramedics found most of the night's ailments were self-inflicted, with the pedal power grinding to a halt at five in the morning.
"Tonight we've gone to a range of cases tonight most of them alcohol related… a couple of trauma jobs but mostly alcohol related," Ms Solomou said.
While no one was seriously hurt, paramedics know the next weekend could be a very different story.
