When a life is on the line, you would not hesitate if it is a family member. Being prepared for emergencies is a must. One way to be ready is to enroll in a first aid and CPR training course.
A 14-year old Winnipeg girl did not hesitate to take action to save her father. She was honored for helping her father from cardiac arrest. Andrea Warzel’s father, a 47-years old collapsed at home after returning from a jog. The girl immediately called for emergency assistance while her mother and sister performed CPR.
According to the girl, it was her first time to call 911. She was thankful that her father is given a second chance and alive today. Warzel was given a Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Citizen Recognition Award for her life-saving efforts.
The quick response of teen
While her mother, Susan, was performing CPR on her father, Andrea was the one relaying instructions from the dispatcher. Based on a news release from the City of Winnipeg, Andrea and Susan continued to perform CPR on Tony until the arrival of the paramedics and firefighters.
The emergency responders defibrillated Tony 2 times to restore a normal heartbeat. Tony suffered a heart attack which caused the heart to stop beating normally.
After a pulse was restored, Tony was transported to a healthcare facility. A procedure was performed where a stent was inserted in his chest to open the blocked blood vessels in his heart. Luckily, he was able to recover and doing well.
It was the calmness of Andrea while under pressure that became a crucial element throughout the ordeal and the main reason why the firefighters and paramedics were successful in restoring circulation to Tony Warzel’s heart.
Andrea is a great example of how important it is to educate children on calling for help in a quick and calm manner.
Importance of first aid training
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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For more information, check out these sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sudden-cardiac-arrest/symptoms-causes/syc-20350634
https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/automated-external-defibrillators-aed-treatment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_external_defibrillator