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A high school nurse in Bakersfield used her emergency room experience to save a student's life during a critical cardiac event. Jennifer Baldoni's quick response at Frontier High School shows why having trained medical professionals on campus matters.
When Cindy Zimmerman spotted a slumped figure in a car on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, her 35 years of nursing instinct kicked in instantly. Her quick CPR on a woman in cardiac arrest, combined with help from two turnpike workers, turned a roadside emergency into a life-saving rescue.
A 24-year-old woman collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest at home, but her alert dog and CPR-trained mother saved her life. She's now sharing her story to encourage CPR training and cardiac screening.
A 14-year-old basketball player collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game in New Jersey, but a quick-thinking school nurse and coach brought him back to life. Their rapid CPR and AED response proves why every school needs accessible emergency equipment and trained staff.
After a dialysis emergency led to cardiac arrest and months on a ventilator, Dominique worked with her care team at Kindred Hospital Ocala to breathe on her own again and return home to her son. Her recovery shows what's possible with specialized long-term care.
When a maintenance worker collapsed in cardiac arrest on an AMC theater roof, Columbus firefighters performed an incredible mid-air rescue using a basket stretcher and CPR equipment suspended from an aerial ladder. The quick-thinking team kept the man alive during the delicate descent, delivering him to the hospital with a pulse.
A Pittsburgh nurse stopped for flowers after his night shift and happened to be there when a 74-year-old shopper collapsed. His quick CPR made Gary Gaal one of only 10% who survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
A man driving to meet his grandson suddenly went into cardiac arrest and lost consciousness, but an ICU nurse happened to witness his truck rolling through yards and jumped into action. Her quick CPR in the pouring rain kept him alive until paramedics arrived.
After narrowly missing the World Cup, Nigeria is creating a new international rugby competition to give emerging nations a chance to shine. The Emerging Nations Challenge will bring together countries often left behind by traditional tournaments.
Amsterdam is making sure its most vulnerable residents can prepare for emergencies by distributing 2,000 free emergency kits through food banks this summer. The city is stepping up where national guidelines left lower-income families behind.
Yale researchers discovered that racial disparities in cardiac arrest survival aren't explained by differences in do-not-resuscitate orders, pointing medicine toward finding real solutions. The findings rule out one suspected cause and refocus efforts on uncovering what actually drives survival gaps.
Nigeria just released $6.5 million to prepare for potential Ebola cases after the WHO declared the Central and East African outbreak an international emergency. The country successfully defeated Ebola in 2014 and is taking action early this time.
When a construction worker collapsed on a Jensen Beach roof, Martin County's rescue team brought lifesaving technology to new heights. The dramatic rescue showcased how specialized training and equipment can mean the difference between life and death.
A 14-year-old basketball player's life was saved when he went into cardiac arrest during a school game, thanks to quick action by a nurse and coach. Their heroic response turned a terrifying moment into a story of hope.
When Aisha Ryland's heart stopped last June, her daughter thought she'd lost her mom forever. Nine months later, Ryland walked into a Niagara Falls fire station to hug the team who brought her back.
Nigeria is building a nationwide emergency medical system that's bringing free ambulance services and lifesaving care to millions who couldn't afford it before. Twenty-one states are already operational, with more launching soon.
Nigeria's Ekiti State is urging residents to call its free emergency ambulance service, which responds to everything from childbirth to accidents. Many locals still don't know the lifesaving resource exists or wrongly believe ambulances only carry the dead.
A Texas city has boosted cardiac arrest survival rates from 10% to 47% in just two years by putting defibrillators in police cars and training citizens to save lives. McKinney is now becoming one of America's first "4-Minute Cities" where life-saving equipment is never more than four minutes away.
A Wisconsin city is building its first Community Emergency Response Team to help neighbors during disasters. Eleven volunteers have already signed up, with 22 spots still open.
Christian Eriksen and other elite athletes are proving that life-threatening heart conditions don't have to end professional careers. Thanks to implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), players can safely return to competition after cardiac arrest.
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