A man involved in the Cache creek shooting died despite CPR. The Ashcroft RCMP attended an apparent shooting incident at a house in the 1000 block of Collins Road of Cache Creek after receiving a 911 call. Shooting ordeal Upon the arrival of the police, they found a deceased adult male. The BC Emergency Health […]
The life of a man was saved with the rapid delivery of CPR. Certificates of commendation were given to Steve Stewart and Steve Parks along with Abbotsford firefighters. Timely intervention to save a life Back then, a call regarding a case of the cardiac arrest came from the Sevenoaks Alliance Church. Upon the arrival of
A young girl, 9-years old was given CPR after a near-drowning incident. At the time of the incident, the staff at the Lawson Civic Centre were scrambling after a young girl was found unconscious in the water. Near drowning incident The 9-year old girl was on a field trip with Brunskill School in Saskatoon. She
A child involved in near-drowning incident given CPR Read More »
A man on Salt Spring Island died despite the delivery of CPR. The incident is under investigation by the police. According to the RCMP, the officers responded to reports of a fight on Richard Flack Road. Timely intervention They found 2 men performing CPR on an unresponsive man. The Salt Spring Island RCMP continued to
Reported fight on Salt Spring Island receives CPR Read More »
Jerry Laird had no pulse onstage which prompted the crowd to perform CPR. A Charlottetown man suffered a heart attack while playing on stage at a local bar. After the incident, he owes his life to the people in the audience who helped. Two women in the crowd who had medical training hopped on stage
CPR given to musician suffering from heart attack Read More »
The 4 work colleagues who saved the life of Edmonton man were recognized by the Emergency Medical Services officials. For Manny Rodriguez, he considers himself a lucky guy. Work colleagues on the rescue Before work started, the long-time employee at All Weather Windows was laughing and chatting with fellow employees. According to Rodriguez, the shift
A Yellowknife man whose heart stopped while playing squash was saved with quick delivery of CPR. The stated that he owes his life to the people who worked together to help him. Prompt intervention Terry Gray, 48 years old was playing squash at The Yellowknife Racquet Club together with his friend, Brooke Harker when he
The public defibrillators can be found in several places, but a new study suggests parts of downtown Toronto are underserved. The defibrillators are utilized to deliver a shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm and credited to help save lives. Accessibility of AEDs According to a University of Toronto engineering professor, there are
Abdulla El-Astal was playing in a futsal tournament when he collapsed on the bench. A weekend indoor soccer tournament almost took an unexpected turn. Abdulla El-Astal, 15-years old was playing in a year-end futsal tournament which is a version of indoor soccer at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road. Cessation of breathing The
The coroner investigates the case of drowning involving an 18-year old near the Beaconsfield shoreline. The young man drowned in Lake St. Louis just meters from the Centennial Park shoreline. The witnesses reportedly heard the man shout out for help after falling into the water but he slipped beneath the waves before help could arrive.
Chris Parsons encourages everyone that knowing how to perform CPR is a useful skill. Parsons is a street performer with the stage name Chris Without the Hat. While in Saskatoon to perform at the Fringe Festival, he had to perform CPR to help a man breathe again. Importance of CPR training According to Parsons, he
The quick thinking of a London Drugs staff saved a life. A Vancouver Island pharmacist was given credit for saving the life of an overdose victim. The effectiveness of naloxone as a vital tool in the opioid epidemic in B.C. has been documented. According to Courtenay London Drugs pharmacy manager Tara Oxford, she experienced first-hand
Sara Manitoski died during a school camping trip. Based on the report by the BC Coroners Service, the death of the 16-year old Courtenay resident Sara Manitoski is due to toxic shock syndrome. The toxicology test came out negative for alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs. The grade 11 student was with fellow students during an
Teen suffering from toxic shock syndrome receives CPR Read More »
In a press release, a young man died several weeks after the incident at Mission Leisure Centre pool. The young, international studied died several weeks after a serious incident at the Mission Leisure Centre. In April this year, a near-drowning incident occurred at the center. Water safety The lifeguards removed the young international student from
The life of a man was saved with prompt delivery of CPR. Upon seeing a lifeless man in the ditch outside Calgary, Larissa Arthur jumped out of her vehicle. She drew her training as a nurse to deliver chest compressions and CPR to the stranger. Timely intervention It was late August and she was driving
Roadside rescue with CPR saves the life of a man Read More »
A 17-month old who became unconscious while in a taxi was given CPR. The parents stated that their son is still recovering in a hospital and eagerly thanks everyone who helped save their child’s life. Prompt intervention with CPR The family was in a Jiffy Cab headed to get groceries when the toddler ceased to
The easy accessibility of a public defibrillator and prompt actions by the Canada Games Complex staff and Thunder Bay paramedics were given credit for saving a man’s life. Prompt intervention Based on a release by the Superior North EMS officials, a 64-year old man collapsed while he was playing squash at the Canada Games Complex.
Two strangers – Levi Ross and Dr. Erika Persson where in different cheering areas at the Edmonton Marathon. In no time, they both observed a man facing down on the pavement and acted. According to Dr. Persson, she was in the right place, at the right time and she recalled her first aid training. She
A man was given CPR after pulled from water at Wasaga Beach. Sadly, the man died after he suffered some form of medical condition while swimming at Wasaga Beach. Watery ordeal According to the Wasaga Beach Deputy Fire Chief, they were called to Beach Area 2, near Mosley Street and 6th Street North just before
Man given CPR after pulled from water at Wasaga Beach Read More »
Several shots were fired at an individual who was in distress and causing havoc in his subsidized housing unit. The man who seems troubled was living alone according to neighbors. The identity of the man was not revealed to the public. It is believed that he is 58 years old and of Haitian origin. It
Serving Calgary and the surrounding areas the lowest priced, highest quality OH&S approved first aid training, CPR and food safety courses for over 15 years!
Support locally-owned and Canadian-operated businesses, with no partnerships or links with American corporations.
