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Survivor of cardiac arrest installs an AED outside his house

For Chris Troughton, a defibrillator saves lives. It was able to save his life 4 times. Troughton was planning on getting an automated external defibrillator (AED) for his own house. He later decided to share the device with the entire neighborhood by installing a weatherproof cabinet in front of his house. Easy access of an […]

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CPR performed on toddler after found in a swimming pool

A 23-month old girl was stated missing by the owner of Melissa’s Bright Beginnings daycare. The caller informed the police after 10 minutes since the little girl was last seen. Careful monitoring Upon the arrival of the officers, they searched the daycare and adjacent properties. An officer discovered the toddler in the swimming pool of

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CPR given to the victim of mistaken identity shooting

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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Man ends up with serious spinal cord injury after a diving accident

Beau Hayward is in a hospital after a severe diving accident. The 28-year old ended up with a compressed spinal cord in Sudbury. The Toronto man was staying at the cottage of his friend in Sudbury. According to Bianca Wilson, his sister, Hayward hit his head on the sandy base of the lake after diving

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Medical emergencies during a hockey game required CPR

It was an exciting hockey game but a fan required CPR. Hockey was the last thing most players were thinking about. Game safety The Ottawa Senators and Florida Panthers were dealing with 2 separate delays that left several players shaken. Both teams were sent to their dressing rooms with a remaining 3:37 in the first

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Easily access AEDS at ATMs and cafes

Automated bank machines and coffee shops are ideal sites for AEDs. These sites are suitable for the installation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to help people who collapsed after a cardiac arrest. Availability of AEDs Cardiac arrest triggers the heart to abruptly stop beating due to an electrical issue and considered a medical emergency.

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Horse-drawn wagon incident left victims in need of first aid

The crisis teams helped families after a crash with a horse-drawn wagon. The incident occurred at Ochapowace First Nation which injured up to 15 people, mostly children. Based on the RCMP news release, Esterhazy RCMP responded to the incident. The crash occurred on a grid road off Highway 247 in the Round Lake region. Unexpected

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Bystanders rescue stabbed man by performing first aid care

The Edmonton police applaud bystanders who administer emergency first aid to a man in Edmonton. The man sustained stab wounds on a train platform during the morning rush hour. With the efforts of the bystanders, they were able to save the man’s life. Saving a life According to the witnesses, the man received several stab

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Dying driver given CPR by former ‘Bachelor’

The attorneys for former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Chris Soules stated that he delivered CPR on an Iowa farmer who died after Soules rear-ended his tractor back in April. Road accident Based on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the attorneys filed a motion on Monday which seeks the dismissal of the charge against Soules – who leaves the

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