The event recognizes the bystanders who utilized a public defibrillator to bring paramedic Mark Carr back to life.
Increasing awareness of AED availability
At the Quispasmis qplex, a small metal cabinet that contains a portable defibrillator is equipped with a plaque saying, “This AED helped save a life on October 14, 2017.”
It was that night when Mark Carr, a paramedic for over 20 years was playing a game of hockey when he collapsed on the ice and went into cardiac arrest.
Carr, 53-years old was running late for the church recreation league game since he spent the day picking apples on the Kingston Peninsula. He was a bit tired but did not think a lot about it. There was minimal discomfort in his chest but it was nothing. The game already started when Carr arrived. He did not have time to warm up. Around 8 minutes into the 2nd period, he started to feel a strange sensation.
Rapid thinking
Sam Duff, a volunteer firefighter from Saint John helped in saving Carr’s life. They removed his gear off and performed chest compressions. It was then that an AED was needed which saved the life of the man.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in a training course on CPR and AED and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation