Teamwork saves hockey player’s life after heart attack
Posted Mar 28, 2018 07:49:00 PM.
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An Ottawa man has a defibrillator and a quick-acting team to thank for saving his life.
Ottawa Paramedics responded to a cardiac arrest call at Ray Friel Arena around 12:48 p.m., Wednesday.
A man in his 50's had suffered a heart attack while playing hockey.
An ICU nurse initiated CPR while arena staff delivered shocks with the defibrillator. Resuscitation was continued by medics before the man was taken to hospital.
Paramedics credit amazing teamwork in saving the man's life.
