Phil Gaudreau
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Ottawa Paramedics are crediting a bystander's excellent CPR skills for saving a life in the Cumberland area on Sunday.
The 56-year-old man collapsed in his garage in the Frank Kenny Road area around 2:45 p.m..
Two women who saw him fall rushed over and began giving CPR.
Paramedics arrived on scene and rushed him to hospital where he's recovering.
They're reminding you that free CPR courses are available through the City, and more information in on the City's website.
When you see a cardiac arrest, your brain fights you - "No, this isn't really happening" - and the circumstances fight you - "Dang! in CPR class the manikin didn't weigh very much and wasn't sitting in a deep chair. This blog deals with practical details and presents reports of "saves." Let me have your questions and comments - they will steer the course of this blog. This blog is brought to you by the volunteers at www.slicc.org
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