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New CPR board created in Alberta to help with COVID-19 resuscitation

A new piece of medical equipment created at the University of Alberta may help doctors in delivering CPR. It provides a quicker and safer way to resuscitate patients who go into cardiac arrest due to COVID-19. The novel coronavirus can create complications in the lungs, and many patients are placed on their bellies to improve

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Officers performed life-saving measures on an inmate who overdosed

The death of an inmate in the medium-security unit at Collins Bay Institution was due to a drug overdose. The inmate, identified as Shane Elliott Gammie, 35-year old, died on Saturday. Gammie was serving a sentence of 5 years, 9 months, and 15 days on convictions from breaking and entering firearm use, and possession of

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Victim of a stabbing incident in critical condition despite CPR

A 42-year old man is in critical condition after a stabbing ordeal. The incident involved another passenger on a transit bus. Stabbing incident After receiving several 911 calls, the Richmond RCMP responded to an incident on a Coast Mountain bus. Based on the video on social media, the paramedics are seen delivering CPR to the

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Victim of a kayaking incident receives first aid care

A 30-year old woman from Vancouver succumbed to her injuries after the incident. The woman was declared dead after a kayaking incident on the Vedder River in Chilliwack. Unforeseen ordeal in the water Based on the report by Chilliwack RCMP spokesperson, Cpl. Mike Rail, the police were present at the scene in Yarrow after they

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A man whose heart stops saved with prompt delivery of CPR

A man whose heart stopped beating was saved by a mystery hero. It was a trip that the man will never forget. Life-saving intervention Stefan Tergesen was trying to fly to southern India for his goddaughters’ wedding, but his final destination ended up in a healthcare facility after he went into cardiac arrest. Living in

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Save lives by taking part in a CPR training course

A P.E.I. doctor suggests CPR training to help those suffering from a heart attack. According to Dr. Des Colohan, P.E.I chief coroner, the key to surviving a heart attack is to have someone who knows how to respond properly. Importance of CPR training Even married couples must take into consideration the fact that if his/her

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