A state-of-the-art educational centre offers CPR training. The Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation is holding an open house of the new SIM lab at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Update on CPR training It is a state-of-the-art regional educational centre that provides advanced supplementary training for medical personnel to ensure that all communities in the Fraser Valley […]
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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
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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A man was given CPR after a collision on Gateway Boulevard. Belongings were strewn across the road and traffic. Prompt delivery of CPR According to Sonya Lambert, a man was standing up while pedaling his bicycle and a trailer carrying possessions when his tires got stuck on the curb. A car driving in front of
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A man in a taxi died after a shooting despite delivery of CPR. The driver of a cab whose passenger was found dead after shots were fired near a northwest Edmonton bar was unharmed. Shooting ordeal The victim was found in the front seat of the cab outside Flux Ultra Lounge near 142 Street and
An Edmonton Remand Centre inmate died despite CPR. The inmate was found unresponsive in her cell. Unforeseen tragedy Alberta Justice spokeswoman Louise McEachern confirmed in an email that the correctional staff performed CPR to the woman and police and emergency responders were called. Sadly, the inmate was pronounced dead. The root cause of death is
A 32-year old victim of a shooting incident was given CPR. The Edmonton police continued to search for the suspect in a shooting incident that resulted to his death. The victim was identified as Clinton Roderick Roasting. He died early Monday morning after he was shot outside a Rundle Heights housing complex near 32 Street
A man performed CPR on a victim of a deadly shooting incident. Along with neighbors, he attempted to ease the pain of the main before the arrival of the emergency crews. Shooting incident The police received a call to a housing complex in the Rundle Heights neighborhood after residents reported hearing a fight. They found
People across Nova Scotia can easily find the nearest defibrillator. There are 684 listed registered devices in businesses and community organizations. Easy access to AEDs The map highlights first responders’ AEDs in blue and public defibrillators at businesses and community organizations in red and orange. People can see the addresses where the portable devices are
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A 16-year old Ottawa boy was revived with an AED. The rapid action by witnesses were instrumental in the survival of the boy. The quick action in delivering CPR and using a public defibrillator was essential. Importance of defibrillators The boy collapsed from a seizure while playing basketball at a school in Orleans. The boy
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A man, 29-years old died despite emergency care after apparent drowning. The incident occurred in a Mississauga condo pool. The surveillance footage captured the man in the pool according to Peel police. Watery ordeal The Peel paramedics were called to the scene at a condo building on Queen Frederica Drive and transported the man to
A 65-year old man’s brother attempted to get him but it was too late. A small community on Newfoundland’s Northern Peninsula is mourning after a man drowned. Devastating drowning in community The 65-year old Conche man was moving his boat from one wharf to another during a storm with gale force winds when it occurred
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A teenage male died despite resuscitation attempts from suspected drowning near Golden. According to RCMP, the death of the male does not appear to be suspicious in nature. Possible drowning case A 14-year old male died from a suspected drowning in a hot tub near Golden, B.C. According to the Golden-Field RCMP, the B.C. Ambulance
The Ottawa paramedics attempted to revive teen with CPR after near drowning in a pool. The teen was rushed to Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in serious condition. Near drowning incident A 13-year old boy is in a healthcare facility after a near drowning incident in a south-east Ottawa pool. The Ottawa Paramedic Service was
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A man drowned at an apartment swimming pool in Regina despite efforts of his friend. The incident occurred at the indoor pool next to 2830 Gordon Rd. in the south end of the city. A physically disable friend attempted to save the man. Saving a friend According to the building manager, the 2 men were
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A man died despite first aid attempts after drowning. The Saint John Police are investigating the death of a 21-year old man after a drowning incident at a lake in the city’s Rockwood Park. Watery ordeal The emergency crews were called to Fisher Lake where a man had been pulled out of the water. Mike
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A 5-year old was saved by off-duty paramedics and lifeguards with CPR after drowning in a pool. A day at the pool turned into a dramatic rescue at the YMCA/YWCA in Langford. Drowning incident The lifeguards pulled an unconscious 5-year old from the pool who had to be revived by the aquatic centre staff and
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Enrolling in a training course on CPR can help save lives. People listen when paramedic Kelly Dashney speaks. She saves lives for a living. She has worked with the medical team staffing NASCAR and Formula 1 events. She also teaches at John Abbot College and instructs citizens on basic life-saving techniques. Importance of CPR training
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A 50-year old man went into cardiac arrest but saved with prompt delivery of CPR. Todd France might have missed on his chance to score during a breakaway early in the game at the Dorval Oldtimers hockey tournament but won a bigger battle just minutes into the 2nd period. Saving a life with CPR As
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A man died despite CPR off Stanley Bridge. The man identified as Trent Jeremiah Simpson died while clam digging with his brother. Unforeseen accident An Ebenezer man who slipped underwater while harvesting clams with his brother in Stanley Bridge died from drowning. Earlier, the RCMP and emergency officials were not certain if Trent Jeremiah Simpson,
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