NEWARK, New Jersey — Television personality Dr. Mehmet Oz helped save the life of a man who had suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.
Port Authority Police said Officer Jeffrey Croissant was on patrol when he witnessed a man fall to the floor near the baggage claim area in Terminal C around 11 p.m. Monday.
Oz told “Good Morning America” exclusively that he was returning home from Florida when his daughter yelled to get her dad’s attention.
“I turned to see what had gone wrong, and I saw this gentleman had face-planted, basically, with a pool of blood under his head where he smacked onto the ground,” he said.
Authorities said Officer Croissant rushed to the man who was not breathing and did not have a pulse. The officer called for back-up and began CPR on the 60-year-old man.
Oz said he came running over and discovered the man had turned purple.
“it’s that soul-sappy moment when you realize you’re losing a life,” Oz said.
The celebrity doctor and several other officers flipped the man onto his back, began chest compressions and performed CPR.
Ultimately, they used a defibrillator to revive him … Click source below to read more.
How to use a defibrillator
American Red Cross – Automated external defibrillators can help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest. However, even after training, remembering the steps to use an AED the right way can be difficult.
In order to help keep your skills sharp, we’ve created a quick step-by-step guide that you can print up and place on your refrigerator, in your car, in your bag or at your desk.
This way, you can review the AED steps any time, at your convenience, and keep them fresh in your memory.
Before Using the AED
These AED steps should be used when caring for a non-breathing child aged 8 or older who weighs more than 55 pounds, or an adult.
After checking the scene and ensuring that the person needs help, you should ask a bystander to call 911 for help, then:
1. Turn on the AED and follow the visual and/or audio prompts.
2. Open the person’s shirt and wipe his or her bare chest dry. If the person is wearing any medication patches, you should use a gloved (if possible) hand to remove the patches before wiping the person’s chest.
3. Attach the AED pads, and plug in the connector (if necessary).
4. Make sure no one is, including you, is touching the person. Tell everyone to “stand clear.”
5. Push the “analyze” button (if necessary) and allow the AED to analyze the person’s heart rhythm.
6. If the AED recommends that you deliver a shock to the person, make sure that no one, including you, is touching the person – and tell everyone to “stand clear.” Once clear, press the “shock” button.
7. Begin CPR after delivering the shock. Or, if no shock is advised, begin CPR. Perform 2 minutes (about 5 cycles) of CPR and continue to follow the AED’s prompts. If you notice obvious signs of life, discontinue CPR and monitor breathing for any changes in condition.
For online, in person and blended training courses, visit our AED training page. Source.
