A middle-aged man went into cardiac arrest survived despite a malfunctioning AED. The incident occurred at a game at Pitt Meadows Arena. AED malfunctions when needed the most The players in an oldtimer’s hockey league helped in saving a teammate after he suffered a heart attack in one of the dressing rooms at Pitt Meadows […]
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later declared
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A man under RCMP custody died despite CPR. This prompted an investigation by the British Columbia’s police watchdog. Based on a release from the B.C. RCMP, a 40-year old man was taken to a healthcare facility after a vehicle struck a tree in Kelowna. It was stated that the man was cleared by the hospital
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An Abbotsford man was saved with the prompt action of patrons and an AED after suffering a lethal arrythmia at Abbotsford Recreational Centre. Sudden heart emergency If a sudden heart attack occurs, the best scenario is in a building with a paramedic and other health care professionals present and an automated external defibrillator (AED) on
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The Alex Fraser Bridge crash involved several vehicles and victims that require first aid. A 5-car crash on the Alex Fraser Bridge left a taxi sitting on top of another vehicle. Road crash The incident occurred in the northbound centre lane. According to Const. Mike Halskoy, the incident was indirectly brought about by a stalled
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A deadly shooting involving a man given CPR in Abbotsford was targeted. Cameron Mackay was at home on Crown Court when he heard 5 bands after 9 PM. Along with neighbors on the otherwise quiet cul-de-sac just west of Clearbrooke Road, they learned that the sounds were gunshots and a man sustained gunshot wounds. Fatal
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A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that
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An angler who fell into Bow River was given CPR. Sadly, the incident occurred while the man was fishing in the Bow River. Sadly, the man died according to the police. Another man dove into the frigid water to rescue the man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55CwbarWczM Unforeseen ordeal in the water The emergency crews responded to calls of
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A man in his late 50s died despite CPR after a single-vehicle crash near McArthur Avenue. The incident occurred close to a hydro pole and wires. Vehicular accident The paramedics stated that the man suffered from cardiac arrest and the firefighters and bystanders performed CPR after he was extricated from the vehicle by the fire
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An elderly man, 83-years old died despite CPR after falling through thin ice. The incident occurred when the man, John Johnson fell through thin ice covering a family pond in South Algonquin Township. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55CwbarWczM Icy ordeal According to the new release, the officers were called to help paramedics along Highway 60 after the family become
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A man on Salt Spring Island died despite delivery of CPR. The incident is under investigation by the police. According to the RCMP, the officers responded to reports of a fight on Richard Flack Road. Timely intervention They found 2 men performing CPR on an unresponsive man. The Salt Spring Island RCMP continued to perform
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A man died despite CPR after a boat capsized in Bauline. Several responders were present on the scene after a medical emergency reportedly caused the boat to capsize. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55CwbarWczM Danger in the water According to Todd LeGrow, assistant chief of the Pouch Cove Volunteer Fire Department, he was spending the afternoon at Duck Pond with
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A snowmobiler died despite CPR when a ledge of snow fell from under him near Whistle, B.C. As a result, the man plummeted down the hillside. Wilderness danger According to the RCMP, a 52-year old man from Nanaimo, B.C was driving a snowmobile in the area of Mount Callaghan near Callaghan Lake Provincial Park when
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A 22-year old man who drowned while swimming was given CPR. The incident occurred in the Township of Whitewater Region, in the Ottawa River in Foresters Falls. Drowning incident The man who was a guest of OWL Rafting was swimming when he went underwater. He was found and pulled back to the shore where CPR
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A woman died despite the delivery of CPR after a scuba diving accident. The woman was brought to the shore by fellow divers after she was under distress. Scuba diving accident The 44-year old Surrey woman died after experiencing severe medical distress while scuba diving at Whytecliff Park in West Vancouver. A bystander assisted in
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The meeting was part of “Safe City Day” which encourages residents to learn life-saving procedures such as CPR. Heart attack For the first time since his heart attack, John Turco was surrounded by the people who saved his life. The 51-year old was grateful as he shook their hands. Turco was at the city hall
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A 59-year old man died despite CPR after a suspected drowning. The incident occurred at Port Hood Beach in Cape Breton. Drowning incident According to Inverness County RCMP, they received a call to the beach. A man was swimming with his wife when 2 lifeguards observed that they were having difficulty. According to Paul D’Eon,
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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
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A 35-year old dead despite CPR at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park. According to Moose Jaw RCMP, the man entered the water and started to struggle. Drowning incident The 35-year old man was declared dead after a drowning incident. The man who was from the Regina area was attending a family gathering at the beach area.
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The family had first aid and CPR training taken separately, but they saved a life together. The Keats family from Dover were recognized for their efforts in reviving a man who nearly choked to death. Tony Keats provides home support for the man who has autism. When the man was eating lunch, he started to
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