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Near-drowning incident required the delivery of CPR

After a swimming ordeal at Chocolate Lake, a man is in a severe condition in a Halifax hospital. The Halifax Firefighters responded to a call at Chocolate Lake around 5 PM to help the emergency health services with a cardiac arrest case.

A man who was swimming and diving in the lake at Herring Cove Road did not surface. The lifeguards who are no longer on duty several minutes before dragged him out of the water. The lifeguards delivered CPR at the site until the arrival of the paramedics.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life.

According to Jen Nagle, an aquatics specialist with Halifax Regional Recreation and Culture, there are certain measures to stay safe such as swimming if there are lifeguards on duty. The lifeguards just ended their shift when the incident occurred so it might have been prevented. Furthermore, only swim within your limits.

Importance of first aid training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.

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LEARN MORE

Learn how to help those in need by enrolling in a CPR training class and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment

https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/drowning-treatment

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