Public access defibrillators are credited for saving the lives of three people in Ottawa over the past six days.
According to the Ottawa paramedics, between last Friday and Wednesday morning, bystanders used a PAD to manage three patients who went into cardiac arrest in a public place.
According to the advanced public training instructor of the Ottawa Paramedics, the PADs are incredibly important in public places. Most of these places are in areas of high risk where people have high levels of physical activity and therefore prone to cardiac events.
A man in his 60s suffered cardiac arrest at an office building in Bank Street. The coworkers quickly started CPR and two shocks were delivered by a public access defibrillator. Upon the arrival of the paramedics, a third shock was delivered and the victim regained consciousness. The man was transported to a hospital in serious but stable condition.
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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https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600