The quick delivery of life-saving measures such as CPR is useful during emergencies. Sadly, not all cases will yield a good outcome. A man who passed away in Clearbrook was given CPR. The investigators with the B.C.’s independent police watchdog stated that the Abbotsford officers had nothing to do with the death of a man involved in a fight at a Clearbrook business.
Immediate action to save a life
The members of the Independent Investigations Office released jurisdiction of the case after being called to the scene. A ruling from the office finds no link or connection between the action or inaction of the police and the passing away of the 54-year old victim.
The Abbotsford officers responded to the site around the evening after reports of a fight. The victim was later found unconscious without a pulse. The police delivered CPR until the paramedics arrived and took over with the resuscitation efforts.
The unidentified man shortly passed away after in a healthcare facility and the IIO was called since it must carefully assess all cases of police-involved death or serious injury in British Columbia.
Immediate intervention with CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) must be performed immediately in a life-threatening scenario. This life-saving technique can improve the chances of survival during emergencies.
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For more information about first aid, CPR and AED, check out these sources:
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600