Nurse Saves Retired Army General's Life at Marathon
A nurse's quick thinking during a marathon turned a potential tragedy into a powerful reunion story. Her CPR skills brought a retired Army general back from cardiac arrest on the race course.
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Nurse Rides Gurney While Doing CPR, Saves Patient's Life
When a patient suffered cardiac arrest outside a hospital in Shanxi, China, a nurse didn't hesitate to leap onto a moving gurney to perform continuous chest compressions. Her quick thinking and physical endurance saved a life.
Nurse Saves Life with CPR on Moving Gurney in China
When a patient collapsed from cardiac arrest outside a hospital in Shanxi, China, a nurse jumped onto a moving gurney and performed continuous chest compressions until the patient was stable. Her quick thinking and dedication saved a life.
New Graduate Saves Chef's Life Hours After Earning Degree
Amanda Howard walked across the stage to receive her doctorate in nurse anesthesia, then walked into a restaurant kitchen to save a dying man's life. Her graduation day became unforgettable for reasons she never expected.
Nurse Saves Shopper's Life at Pittsburgh Giant Eagle
A UPMC nurse performing CPR on a stranger in a grocery store aisle got to meet the man whose life he saved. Their emotional reunion proves that everyday heroes walk among us.
Nursing Student Saves Woman's Life at Pizza Shop
A Molloy University nursing student performing CPR on a collapsed customer brought her back to life in April. Saige Colleluori's quick thinking at her pizza shop job turned two years of classroom learning into a real-world miracle.
Nurse Saves Driver in Cardiac Arrest on Way to Breakfast
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.
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Runners Save Clubmate's Life With Quick CPR in Lethbridge
When Ralph Arnold collapsed during a run, four fellow runners and his wife jumped into action with CPR, starting a chain of survival that brought him home. Their story shows how everyday people can be the difference between life and death.
Nurse and Strangers Save Runner's Life at Tennessee Race
When Lynn Collyar collapsed during a half marathon in Lynchburg, Tennessee, complete strangers dropped everything to save his life. Eight minutes of CPR from bystanders, including nurse practitioner Theresa McGuire, kept the 69-year-old alive until paramedics arrived. #
Mom's CPR Saves Daughter After Choking Emergency
When Sadie Robertson's toddler stopped breathing after choking, the prepared mom sprang into action with CPR. Kit made a full recovery, and now Robertson is urging other parents to learn life-saving skills.
Ohio Man Survives 24 Minutes of CPR, No Heart Damage
Tim Anderson collapsed during a Florida vacation and received 24 minutes of CPR before doctors saved his life. Seven years later, his heart functions perfectly with zero long-term damage.
ER Nurse Saves Woman's Life on Pennsylvania Turnpike
When Cindy Zimmerman noticed a safety truck stopped on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, she pulled over and found a woman with no pulse. Her quick thinking and 35 years of nursing experience brought the driver back to life. #
Strangers Save Man's Life With CPR at Spokane Comedy Show
When an audience member collapsed from cardiac arrest during Drew Lynch's comedy set, strangers jumped in with CPR for five minutes until his heart restarted. The comedian and the man he calls his "foster grandfather" built a friendship that reminds us what community really means.
Jacksonville Toddler Makes Full Recovery After Pond Rescue
A 2-year-old Jacksonville boy walked out of the hospital with zero brain damage just two days after being pulled unconscious from a pond. His mother's quick CPR and an off-duty officer's response turned what could have been a tragedy into a story of survival. #
Chicago Boat Crew Saves Man From Frigid River in Winter
A tour boat captain and passengers sprang into action when a 65-year-old man fell into the icy Chicago River, performing CPR until he regained consciousness. Their quick response and monthly emergency training turned a life-threatening situation into a story of survival.
Turnpike Workers and Nurse Save Driver's Life on Highway
When a driver stopped breathing on a Pennsylvania highway, two turnpike workers and a Temple nurse refused to drive past. Their quick action and CPR turned a roadside crisis into a Christmas miracle.
Retired Doctors Save Life Before Police Arrive in Noblesville
When a man collapsed at a Noblesville business last November, a retired physician and nurse jumped in with CPR before first responders arrived. Their quick thinking, combined with an officer's fast AED response, brought the patient back to life.
Officer Saves Two Lives with CPR in One Day
A California police officer defied 9% survival odds twice in seven hours, performing life-saving CPR on two cardiac arrest victims who both survived. His colleague received honors for talking someone to safety during a 31-minute bridge crisis negotiation.
Arizona Deputies Save Choking 2-Week-Old in Roadside Rescue
When a 2-week-old baby stopped breathing on a Yavapai County road, deputies arrived in minutes and used quick thinking to clear his airway and save his life. The infant has made a full recovery and is home with his grateful parents.
ER Nurse Saves Woman in Cardiac Arrest on Pennsylvania Highway
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.
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