The combination of quick thinking and prompt delivery of life-saving measures can turn the course of events into a positive one. A man saves the life of a teammate with immediate delivery of CPR. He took action when a member of the slow pitch team suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a game.
Prompt intervention
Dave Hume was given the Saskatoon Fire Department’s Award of Merit for his role in keeping John Wiebe alive after his collapse during a game. Wiebe had heart problems since contracting Lyme disease years ago and his first major cardiac event occurred when he was having some fun on the diamond.
According to Hume, when he noticed the signs of a cardiac event taking place, his training took over and acted right away. He initiated the compressions while the other team members ran to a nearby diamond that had an automated external defibrillator (AED). Hume continued with the compressions until the AED arrived and the Saskatoon Fire arrived shortly after and took over.
The efforts of those who saved Wiebe were crucial in saving his life. The quick delivery of life-saving measures can significantly improve the chances of survival. It would have been a different outcome if there was a delay in the delivery of CPR.
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Enrolling in first aid and CPR class is a good investment. The skills and knowledge you will learn are invaluable during accidents that involve minor injuries or emergencies where a life is on the line.
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For more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cpr-new-defibrilators#1
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600