A casino security chief has been recognized for saving a life with CPR. At the time of the incident, he took command when a patron collapsed with a heart attack. He performed CPR and directed the use of a defibrillator until the stricken man was loaded into an ambulance.
Ian Flynn is the CPR trainer for all employees with Casino Nova Scotia and has been doing it for 35 years. It was at that moment when it was the first time that he saved a life.
At around 12:30 PM, a patron got up from the game he was playing at the casino, took a few steps, and fell to the floor. A slots attendant who saw the man fall radioed Flynn. He was at the side of the man under a minute along with two other members of the security staff.
The casino staff is recertified in CPR training every 3 years and a refresher course had been offered just a couple of weeks before.
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Prompt delivery of CPR and using an AED can save a life. If you want to be prepared during emergencies, it is recommended to enroll in a first aid course today.
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