Sudden Medical Emergencies
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A man suffering from medical distress upon arrival at the border to cross from Abbotsford into the U.S. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Huntingdon border crossing saved the life of a 56-year old Canadian man. On the right place The Kamloops man along with his wife arrived at the border […]
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Calgary First Aid: How Quick Action and CPR Saved a Man Who “Died” for 10 Minutes Her words are a reminder of why learning CPR is so important. When cardiac arrest strikes, every second counts—and most cardiac emergencies happen at home, before paramedics arrive.A Fast Response Makes All the Difference When 59-year-old Dan Boow felt
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11-Year-Old Girl Saves Infant Cousin From Choking — Credits Red Cross Babysitting Course for Teaching Her What to Do An ordinary family birthday celebration turned into a lifesaving moment when 11-year-old Fenyx Aubin-LeBlanc acted quickly to save her 10-month-old cousin from choking. The Grade 6 student has since been honoured with a Red Cross Rescuer
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Good Samaritan’s CPR Helps Save a Man’s Life in Simcoe A recent incident in Simcoe, Ontario, is a powerful reminder of how important basic first aid and CPR skills can be. On a Wednesday evening, just before 6 p.m., emergency crews were called to a home on Robinson Street in Simcoe for a man who
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Toddler Dies After Wandering Away From Mission Daycare and Falling Into Neighbor’s Pool A devastating tragedy unfolded in Mission, B.C., after a 23-month-old girl wandered away from Melissa’s Bright Beginnings daycare and was later found unresponsive in a neighbouring backyard swimming pool. According to the Toddler dies after wandering away from Mission daycare, falling into
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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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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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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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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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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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Teenager Uses Newly Learned First Aid Skills to Help Classmate in Hit-and-Run Emergency A frightening hit-and-run in Langdon, east of Calgary, left a 13-year-old girl seriously injured — but thanks to the quick actions of a classmate, she received immediate first aid before paramedics arrived. The incident happened Friday evening near Henderson Road and 4
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