Two county paramedics in Renfrew are spreading the news about the importance of CPR. It is always a matter of life and death for many individuals including their 3-year old son. The 3-year old Archer Hackett is always accompanied by a portable AED or automated external defibrillator. According to Sean Hackett, Archer’s father, his son […]
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Vancouver Police Seek Woman Who Gave First Aid After Fatal Nightclub Stabbing Vancouver Police are appealing to the public for help identifying a woman who provided first aid to a stabbing victim outside a nightclub in the early morning hours of November 1, 2016. The woman left before investigators arrived, and police believe she may
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When dealing with a puncture wound, there are essential steps to take when providing first aid care for this type of wound. If the object responsible for the puncture wound is small and you can readily remove it, do so. Control the bleeding by applying direct pressure on the site using sterile gauze or a
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CPR Helps Save Toronto Man After Devastating Diving Accident A tragic diving accident in Sudbury serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly emergencies can happen—and how lifesaving CPR skills can be when every second counts. On August 19, 28-year-old Beau Hayward of Toronto suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury after diving into a lake
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As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads globally, there are also misconceptions about the virus. Based on an interview with family physician Dr. Rhonda Low, some highlights can provide insight on COVID-19. With the upcoming spring break, should families still travel? It depends on who is asking and their destination. It is not advisable to travel to
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How CPR and an AED Saved a Man’s Life on a Yellowknife Squash Court A routine game of squash turned into a life-or-death emergency on May 12 when Yellowknife resident Terry Gray, 48, collapsed at The Yellowknife Racquet Club. His story was originally reported by CBC News and can be read in full here: Rescuers
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I Completely Stopped Breathing”: Off-Duty Nurse Saves Woman’s Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest What started as a simple lunch outing quickly became a life-or-death emergency for 57-year-old Laurie Ouellette of Burton, P.E.I. Her story, originally reported by CBC News, can be found here:👉 ‘I completely stopped breathing’: P.E.I. woman thankful to nurse who saved her
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ATV Collision Highlights the Life-Saving Importance of CPR and Quick Action A tragic crash in the RM of Springfield serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly emergencies can unfold — and how critical bystander CPR can be when seconds matter. A 32-year-old man died Tuesday night after his ATV collided with a pickup truck
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People might see some first responders looking different these days as they take extra precautions while responding to calls during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Surrey Fire Services Deputy Chief, when crews respond to a medical call where there are health concerns, they are wearing extra personal protective gear on top of what they already
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Ottawa Bystanders Save Jogger’s Life After Sudden Cardiac Arrest A jogger in his 60s is alive today thanks to the quick, coordinated actions of a City of Ottawa parks employee and a bystander who stepped in when every second counted. According to Ottawa Paramedic Services, the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. at Neill Nesbitt Park
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A top doctor in B.C. considered the use of face masks to help lower the spread of COVID-19. There has been an increasing interest and adoption of face masks in Western countries as the rate of infections in some Asian countries with longtime mask use seems to be slow and with a “flatter” curve than
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It has been confirmed by the B.C. government that there is a new positive case of COVID-19. The announcement by the Provincial Health Officer and Minister of Health comes on the same day that officials in Washington state announced that the first death from COVID-19 in the United States had happened in their jurisdiction. The
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Bystanders and an AED Help Save Teen in Cardiac Arrest at Sir Robert Borden High School A 15-year-old boy is alive today thanks to quick-thinking bystanders, rapid CPR, and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at Sir Robert Borden High School. The teen collapsed during a futsal tournament on Saturday and went into
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The OC Transpo insists no passengers will be denied boarding on buses or the O-Train if not using a face mask during the COVID-19 paramedic. All OC Transpo employees and passengers will be required to wear a mask on buses, the O-Train, in stations and on Para Transpo vehicles. Ottawa was the first city in
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Constable Hailed as Hero After Reviving Six-Week-Old Baby In mid-April, a terrifying moment in an Oakville parking lot turned into a powerful reminder of how critical CPR training can be. Halton Regional Police Constable Rick Buys is being praised as a hero after reviving a six-week-old baby boy whose heart appeared to have stopped.This story
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As the COVID-19 restrictions are eased, an infectious disease expert is recommending using a face mask while sitting on a patio and socialize with your social bubble outside as much as possible. Restaurants and bar patios were allowed to reopen in Ottawa and eastern Ontario as the region entered Stage 2 of the COVID-19 reopening
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Teen Dies at Lynn Canyon as Cliff Jumpers Continue to Take Risks: A Sobering Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters Just one day after a 16-year-old American teen tragically died at Lynn Canyon, thrill-seekers were still seen jumping from the steep cliffs into the icy, fast-moving waters below. The incident, first reported by CTV Vancouver,
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Targeted Shooting at Surrey Hotel Leaves 29-Year-Old Dead: A Reminder of the Importance of Emergency Response Skills A 29-year-old man was shot and killed outside the Comfort Inn & Suites in Surrey on Monday afternoon in what investigators believe was a targeted attack. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Fraser Highway and 166 Street.For
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Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on Air Canada Flight: A Reminder of Why CPR Training Matters A 78-year-old woman, identified as Surjit Kaur, went into medical distress during an Air Canada flight from Toronto to Vancouver and sadly passed away despite determined efforts from fellow passengers, including trained medical professionals.The full original news report can
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VIA Rail is implementing a new face mask policy for passengers on trains and in stations during the COVID-19 pandemic. VIA Rail announced that passengers will be required to wear a mask when the appropriate physical distancing cannot be observed on trains and in stations. Based on a statement, this is necessary as the economy
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