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G.C. Lake is a registered nurse currently working as an article writer specializing on a variety of first aid and CPR topics. With knowledge in the health and medical field, he shares information on first aid, CPR and related topics to individuals in all fields.
“Being familiar even with the basics of first aid and CPR are invaluable in times of emergencies. A simple measure can make an outcome of any emergency whether minor or major favorable or even save a life.”
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With years of experience in the field of writing along with his medical background, he has been a reliable provider of health-related articles to several websites.
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Double Shooting in Quiet Surrey Neighbourhood Highlights Importance of Emergency Response Skills A normally peaceful Surrey community was shaken after a double shooting late Friday evening in Fraser Heights. Surrey RCMP were called to the scene shortly after 7 p.m., responding to reports of gunfire near 159 Street and 110 Avenue — an area known […]
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A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck despite CPR attempts at the corner of Bourquin Crescent and Mill Lake Road. Road accident The identity of the 72-year old male cyclist has not been released. Upon the arrival of the police at the site, CPR was delivered on the victim but he was later
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Man in Critical Condition After Northeast Calgary House Fire A man in his 20s was rushed to Peter Lougheed Centre in critical, life-threatening condition after a house fire broke out Sunday morning in northeast Calgary. Emergency crews were called to the 100 block of Templeby Drive N.E. around 10:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they encountered
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CPR Performed After Tragic Bus Crash Near Canada Place A devastating accident in one of Vancouver’s busiest tourist districts left one man dead and two family members injured. The incident happened on Canada Place Way early Sunday morning, drawing a major emergency response and leaving witnesses shaken. This post includes information from the original report
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A woman who overdosed on fentanyl was given CPR. The RCMP was cleared by the police watchdog of any wrongdoing after a woman appears to have died of a fentanyl overdose while in custody. Dangers of overdose Based on the report by the Independent Investigations Office, the officers did not use force on the woman.
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Matsqui Institution inmate died despite CPR after found unresponsive in the cell. The 60-year old was serving a life sentence for killing his wife. The man was found unresponsive in his cell. Unforeseen ordeal Thomas Robert Elton was discovered to be unconscious according to Gordon Tanner, the assistant warden. The prison personnel performed CPR and
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One person was reportedly killed after a multi-vehicle crash in Chilliwack despite CPR. At the time of the incident, there were at least vehicles involved. One was even positioned resting on the roof and front windshield of another. Dangers on the road As a response, several ambulances, firefighters and police arrived at the crash site
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Man saves the life of a teammate by quick delivery of CPR. The rapid thinking of a Saskatoon man saved the life of a teammate on his slow pitch team who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during a game. Prompt intervention Dave Hume was given the Saskatoon Fire Department’s Award of Merit for his role
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Senior Dies After North Burnaby House Fire: A Reminder of Why CPR & Emergency Training Matter A tragic overnight fire in North Burnaby has claimed the life of a woman in her 70s, underscoring how quickly emergencies can unfold—and how vital it is to be prepared. Deadly Fire on Dundas Street Fire crews were called
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A snowmobiler died despite CPR after a cornice collapsed under his snowmobile in Whistler. The 52-year old man was the founding member of Nanaimo Search and Rescue. Outdoor dangers The Whistler Search and Rescue were sent to Mt. Callaghan after reports of a snowmobiler who had fallen in the area. The search crews found that
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A Vancouver woman performed CPR on her husband with the help of a 911 dispatcher. The only reason he was alive was the timely delivery of CPR before the arrival of the paramedics. Life-saving intervention When Carol Klock heard a thump from the shower, she thought her husband Jack had slipped and fallen. When no
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Young Ski Racer Critically Injured at Nakiska Resort A 9-year-old girl was critically injured at Nakiska Ski Resort on Sunday after an apparent collision with a tree. She was found unconscious and unresponsive around 1 p.m., according to early reports.The original news report can be found here:👉 Calgary Herald – Young skier injured at Nakiska
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Man Revived After Being Pulled From Scarborough House Fire A Scarborough man is alive today thanks to the rapid and coordinated efforts of firefighters and paramedics who performed CPR moments after rescuing him from a burning home. The incident occurred Friday evening when a fire broke out at a residence on Alexmuir Boulevard, near Brimley
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Lethbridge Man Credits Integrated Response Model After Surviving Sudden Heart Attack What began as a normal Sunday night hockey game at the ATB Centre turned into a life-or-death emergency for long-time Lethbridge resident Tony Deys. On December 15, after about 20 minutes of recreational play with his teammates, Deys suffered a sudden heart attack in
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Woman’s Death at Edmonton Remand Centre Marks Third Fatality in Two Months A troubling pattern has emerged at the Edmonton Remand Centre, where a woman was found unresponsive in her cell on Friday—marking the third inmate death under investigation in less than two months.(Original article: Woman’s death at Edmonton Remand Centre third such case in
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Paramedic Responds to Fire at His Own Home — Learns His Daughter Was Trapped Inside A devastating tragedy unfolded in Elon, North Carolina, when a veteran paramedic was called to a house fire—only to discover that the burning home was his own and that his daughter was trapped inside. The heartbreaking incident has left a
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According to the police, the incident is not a random event. A 21-year old Surrey man was stabbed in Vancouver. The Vancouver Police Department received a 911 call regarding a stabbing incident on the Robson Street side of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Upon arrival, they found a man with a serious stab wound. Stabbing incident
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If not for the quick thinking and first aid training of a server, Rachel Brien is not sure if she was still alive today. Rapid action to save a life She was out on a dinner at Ricky’s Country Restaurant on Marshall Road with her 20-year old son. She ordered a breakfast meal for dinner
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Woman Hit by Stray Bullet During Cardinals Game A St. Louis Cardinals game took a frightening turn when a 34-year-old woman was grazed by a stray bullet that police believe came from outside Busch Stadium. The incident occurred during Tuesday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers and left fans shaken and concerned about public safety around
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Man Found Unconscious in 27th-Floor Condominium Pool Near Lafontaine Park A frightening situation unfolded early Sunday morning when a man in his thirties was found unconscious at the bottom of an indoor pool in a high-rise condominium on Papineau Avenue in Montreal. The pool, located on the 27th floor of the building near Lafontaine Park,
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