A man was rescued and revived successfully with CPR after his canoe flipped in the Ottawa River. The emergency crews were called after an empty canoe was seen floating on the water.
Prompt intervention with CPR
A 30-year old man was rescued, successfully revived and transported to a healthcare facility in critical condition after his canoe flipped on the Ottawa River.
The member of the Ottawa Fire marine rescue team pulled the man from the water before the paramedics provided “aggressive resuscitation”. The person who called 911 initially stated that they saw the empty canoe floating in the water but could not see anyone.
Based on a tweet by the paramedics, the man was rescued while in cardiac arrest. Luckily, spontaneous circulation was restored by CPR and was reported in critical condition in a healthcare facility in Ottawa.
The timely delivery of CPR significantly improve the chances of survival. If not performed right away, the outcome might be a poor one.
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Prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (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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