The bystanders revived a 15-year old who collapsed with an AED. The incident occurred while the boy was playing futsal at Sir Robert Borden High School. According to the paramedics, without the actions of the bystanders, the outcome would be a poor one.
Importance of AEDs
An automated external defibrillator (AED) that was stationed at the school was utilized. The boy was playing in a futsal tournament when he collapsed. Futsal is a version of indoor soccer played with a slightly smaller ball.
A cardiologist who was present started CPR while others obtained the defibrillator. They delivered a shock to the teen before the arrival of the paramedics. The paramedics continued the resuscitation attempts and delivered more shocks before his pulse returned.
Serious but in a stable condition
The teen regained consciousness while on the way to a local healthcare facility. Without the quick thinking and rapid actions of the bystanders, the outcome would be a poor one. The event shows the importance of bystander CPR and early use of a defibrillator.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR and AED training and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation