A 66-year old Delta man is alive after an off-duty Surrey RCMP officer performed CPR. The man apparently suffered a heart attack. According to the police, the officer was on his way to work when he was flagged down near 56 Avenue and 144 Street in Surrey.
CPR assistance
A man was in medical distress in his vehicle which stopped in the westbound lane of 56 Avenue. This is where first aid training plays a big role in saving the life of the man. The officer called 911 before he and another motorist moved the man out of his vehicle and started CPR.
Other officers arrived on the scene and helped with CPR. An automated external defibrillator was also used several times before the man was transported to a healthcare facility.
The Emergency Health Services personnel and the attending physician stated that the rapid actions along with the AED helped save the life of the man.
According to Surrey RCMP Sgt. Alanna Dunlop, the Surrey RCMP gratefully thanks the members of the public who helped during the incident and saved the life of the man. The rapid response by the officers and civilians were essential to a positive outcome.
Be ready to save a life by enrolling in a first aid course
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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LEARN MORE
Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR training course and for more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment