Tragic Jet Ski Incident in Greater Nappanee Highlights Importance of CPR Training Calgary First Aid A 33-year-old man from Greater Napanee, Ontario, has died after a jet ski incident on the Bay of Quinte. He was found face-down in the water on Saturday morning while the water scooter he had been using continued circling nearby […]
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Fans Perform CPR to Save Man in Cardiac Arrest During Senators–Canadiens Game Calgary First Aid A 64-year-old man suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the stands during Sunday night’s Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens game — and according to paramedics, he likely would not be alive today without the fast action of nearby fans who
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Rescuers Restart Man’s Heart After Collapse on Yellowknife Squash Court A routine game of squash turned into a life-or-death emergency when 48-year-old Terry Gray collapsed at the Yellowknife Racquet Club. His heart suddenly went into a dangerous rhythm and stopped — and if it weren’t for the quick actions of bystanders, he might not be
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Tragic Drowning in Ottawa River Highlights Need for CPR Awareness A 22-year-old man from Markham, Ontario, tragically drowned while swimming in the Township of Whitewater Region on Friday evening. The incident was first reported by CBC News, and you can read the full original story here:➡️ Swimmer drowns in Ottawa River– CBC NewsThe drowning occurred
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Hiker Dies After Fall at Lynn Headwaters as Coroner Investigates Cardiac Arrest Incident A tragic hiking accident near Norvan Falls in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park has prompted an investigation by the BC Coroners Service after a 28-year-old man went into cardiac arrest on Sunday. The man was hiking with a partner when a slip, fall,
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Failure to Quickly Find AED on WestJet Flight Raises Questions About Crew Preparedness Concerns are being raised about flight crew readiness after an elderly man died on a WestJet flight from Hawaii to Calgary. The incident occurred overnight on March 7, 2018, when the flight left Honolulu and was scheduled to land in Calgary the
Lifeguards Save Unconscious 9-Year-Old at Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Water Park A day of summer fun nearly turned tragic at Prince Albert’s Kinsmen Water Park — but thanks to the fast actions of trained lifeguards, a 9-year-old child is alive and recovering. This incident was first reported by CBC News. You can read the full original
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Quick CPR and AED Response Save Toronto Teacher During Pickup Basketball Game For the first time since his sudden cardiac arrest nearly three months ago, 51-year-old John Turco stood face to face with the people who helped save his life. As he shook their hands at Toronto City Hall, he grew emotional. “It’s emotional, to
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Woman Who Saved Gatineau Shock Victim Urges Safety Around Electricity After Flooding A Gatineau woman who helped save a man after he suffered a severe electric shock is reminding residents to stay alert as they return to flood-affected homes. The incident was first reported by CBC News, and you can read the full original story
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Tragic Drowning at Port Hood Beach as Lifeguards Battle Rough Surf Conditions A 59-year-old man from Sydney has died in a suspected drowning at Port Hood Beach in Cape Breton. Inverness County RCMP were called to the scene just before 2 p.m. on Saturday after reports of swimmers in distress. This incident was first reported
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Calgary first aid: Teen revived after cardiac arrest at school futsal game Bystanders, a nearby cardiologist and a school defibrillator all played a critical role in saving a 15-year-old boy who went into cardiac arrest while playing futsal at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road in Ottawa. The incident was reported by CBC
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Inmate dies after being found unresponsive at Nova Scotia jail An inmate has died after being found unresponsive in his cell at the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Facility in Dartmouth, N.S., highlighting once again how quickly medical emergencies can turn serious. According to the Nova Scotia Justice Department, the 29-year-old man was discovered in his
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Calgary First Aid – Water Safety Lessons from Lynn Canyon A heartbreaking incident in Lynn Canyon, North Vancouver, shows how quickly a fun day by the water can turn dangerous. In July 2017, a 16-year-old boy visiting from Pennsylvania was swimming near Twin Falls when he was suddenly caught in a strong, fast-moving current and
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Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Struck While Hailing Taxi in Pitt Meadows A young man remains in critical condition after being hit by a truck while trying to hail a cab early Thursday morning in Pitt Meadows. This incident was first reported by The Province, and you can read the full original article here:➡️
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Vancouver Inquest Reveals Missed CPR Response in Woman’s Cardiac Emergency A recent inquest revealed troubling details about the response to a medical emergency at the Vancouver jail, where 58-year-old Cheryl Ann Cowan was found unresponsive but was not receiving CPR — despite multiple trained staff standing nearby. Paramedics Shocked to Find No CPR Being Performed
Cardiac Arrest Victims More Likely to Receive CPR in Vancouver’s Ethnic Chinese Neighborhoods New research from the University of British Columbia reveals an important — and potentially life-saving — trend: people who suffer cardiac arrest in public are more likely to receive CPR from bystanders in Vancouver’s ethnic Chinese communities.This story was first reported by
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An elderly couple worries for the life of their son after the family hardly escapes a house fire overnight. The fire broke out at Vince Shoemaker’s wood frame house on 116 Avenue and 140 Street where the family lived since 1954. The shoemaker had to drag his 83-year old wife up to the door as
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Family Calls for Clearer Food Labels After Daughter Dies of Nut Allergy: A Reminder of Why First Aid Training Matters A Markham family is speaking publicly about their devastating loss in hopes of preventing similar tragedies. Their daughter, 30-year-old Joanna Salmingo, died after suffering a severe allergic reaction to a dessert she believed was safe
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A renowned runner collapsed at the finish line of a popular Maritime road race. Without the prompt action of the right people, the outcome might be worse. Tom Cholock does not head out for a run on his own, but he did so on Monday with his running partner in mind. Tommy Turner collapsed 10
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10-Year-Old Boy Saves Sister From Choking Thanks to First Aid Training Learned in School A routine ride home from school turned into a life-threatening emergency for a Nova Scotia family — but thanks to a 10-year-old boy’s quick thinking and impressive memory, the outcome was miraculous. Garrett Williams, from Sutherland’s River, N.S., acted immediately when
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