During emergencies, timely response with the delivery of life-saving measures can significantly improve the chances of survival. When a man collapsed, the health minister did not hesitate to take action. A health minister performed CPR in an attempt to save the life of a man who collapsed. Timely CPR The health minister refused to answer […]
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A father is teary-eyed as he looks at his 21-year old daughter who saved his life. On the day Martin Dansereau collapsed, he just finished a workout on the treadmill in the basement of his house when he did not feel right. Before Dansereau could call out for help, he collapsed. His daughter was upstairs
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During heart-related emergencies, prompt use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) can significantly improve the chances of survival. The immediate delivery of CPR and using an AED is crucial in saving lives. The family of an Alberta man is grateful for the rapid actions of an airline crew for helping save the life of their
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When an unforeseen emergency occurs, being prepared on what to do matters. This is where life-saving measures can greatly improve the chances of survival. Chris Parsons encourages everyone that knowing how to perform CPR is a useful skill. Parsons is a street performer with the stage name Chris Without the Hat. While in Saskatoon to
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The gun violence in Metro Vancouver has taken a devastating toll. It can be painful for the families of innocent victims. Unforeseen tragedy Darlene Bennett and her family are preparing for Christmas but it would not be the same. It was a hard experience for the family. Her husband, Paul Bennett worked as a nurse.
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A 19-year-old in a ball hockey tournament received CPR after cardiac arrest. A referee and three players administered the life-saving measure right away. Richardson was coming off the rink to the bench and tripped on his way to the bench. He got up and it was then when everything started to unfold. People who have
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A 13-year old girl was brought to the Alberta Children’s Hospital after struck by a vehicle in Langdon. According to the EMS, the vehicle that struck the girl left the scene. The teenager was flown to the healthcare facility by STARS Air Ambulance in a severe but stable condition with a possibility for a head
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A Vancouver woman performed CPR on her husband with the help of a 911 dispatcher. The only reason he was alive was the timely delivery of CPR before the arrival of the paramedics. Life-saving intervention When Carol Klock heard a thump from the shower, she thought her husband Jack had slipped and fallen. When no
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When a life is on the line, CPR is a life-saving technique. When a person collapses and no longer moves, he/she might be experiencing a massive heart attack and was one of those who did not have the typical warning signs or chest pain. In such cases, the heart flipped quickly into a deadly rhythm,
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A piece of new medical equipment created at the University of Alberta may provide doctors a quick and safe way to resuscitate patients who go into cardiac arrest due to COVID-19. The novel coronavirus can create complications in the lungs and many patients are placed on their bellies to improve ventilation. Many patients with severe
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