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Paramedics Save Man's Life After Two Cardiac Arrests
12 Oct
Summary
- A 67-year-old man survived after his heart stopped twice.
- Paramedics were called to a Bristol home after breathing difficulties.
- The man recovered fully after 11 days in hospital.
A dramatic rescue unfolded in Bristol as paramedics fought to save a 67-year-old man, Roy, who suffered two cardiac arrests. The emergency services were alerted when Roy, who is paralysed from a previous car accident, began experiencing severe breathing difficulties.
Upon arrival, paramedics found Roy clinically dead, with no pulse. A team worked tirelessly to restart his heart, a process that had to be repeated after he lost consciousness again. The critical care team, including an air ambulance doctor, joined the effort.
Roy was successfully moved to an ambulance and then to the hospital. The cause of the cardiac arrest was determined to be a blockage in his airway. After an 11-day hospital stay, Roy made a complete recovery and expressed profound gratitude to the medical professionals who saved his life.
