Daughter's CPR Saves Mom's Life After Collapse

A 13-year-old girl's life-saving actions have been credited with saving her mother's life. Lois Johnson, 37, collapsed suddenly at her home last year, experiencing intense head pain before losing consciousness. Her daughter, Keva, rushed to her side and found Lois seizing and vomiting. When Lois stopped breathing, Keva, who had learned CPR at school three years prior, immediately called for an ambulance and began chest compressions.

Keva continued CPR for approximately 15 minutes until paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service arrived and took over. Lois was treated and discharged the same day, learning that her daughter's swift response was crucial. Lois has since been diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND), which can cause seizures and other neurological symptoms. She also manages asthma, fibromyalgia, and meningiomas. The experience has been difficult for the family, with Keva showing remarkable bravery and learning to manage her mother's seizures.

Research from St. John's Ambulance highlights hesitation in performing CPR on women due to fear of accusations. Lois hopes her story will encourage everyone to act swiftly in emergencies, regardless of gender, emphasizing that 'doing something is always better than doing nothing.' She expresses profound gratitude for her daughter's actions, stating she would not be alive today without her.