A boy suffering cardiac arrest was saved by a defibrillator. Bystanders were able to resuscitate a15-year old who collapsed while playing futsal at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road.
Timely intervention
An automated external defibrillator (AED) that was stationed at the school was used. The boy was playing in a futsal tournament when he collapsed. Futsal is a version of indoor soccer played with a slightly smaller ball.
A cardiologist who was present initiated CPR while others retrieved the school’s defibrillator. They delivered a single shock to the teen before the arrival of the paramedics.
The paramedics continued with the resuscitation efforts and gave the teen more shocks before his pulse was restored. The teen regained consciousness while on the way to a local hospital. He is currently at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in serious but stable condition.
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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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