All articles tagged with #life saving
Originally Published 2 months ago — by KUOW
A 1970s-developed life-saving ECMO machine is experiencing renewed importance post-pandemic, helping patients like Kelli Gehrke and Ethan Noack survive severe heart and lung failures, with hospitals expanding their ECMO capabilities and teams to save more lives, despite high costs and recovery challenges.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
A man from Rossendale, Lancashire, who was unaware of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), was saved after receiving an NHS text invitation for screening, which detected a large aneurysm that was successfully treated. The article emphasizes the importance of routine screening for men over 65, as early detection can be life-saving and the test is painless.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BBC
A man from Australia with blood cancer traveled 10,000 miles to meet the stranger who donated stem cells that saved his life, highlighting the importance of joining the NHS Stem Cell Donor Registry to help more patients.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
A man's life was saved in Commerce City, Colorado, when a metal necklace he was wearing blocked a .22 caliber bullet during an argument-turned-shooting. The necklace prevented the bullet from piercing his neck, leaving only a minor puncture wound. The suspect was arrested and faces attempted homicide charges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WRAL News
A Raleigh high school senior, Victoria Taton, saved a man's life by administering Narcan after suspecting an overdose. Taton, who has been carrying Narcan for two years, acted quickly when she saw the man unresponsive by the side of the road. Her actions highlight the importance of carrying naloxone to combat overdoses.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Taco Bell manager Becky Arbaugh was captured on surveillance camera rushing to the aid of a baby who had stopped breathing in the parking lot, ultimately saving the infant's life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A Pennsylvania Taco Bell manager, Becky Arbaugh, is being hailed as a hero after she performed chest compressions on an 11-month-old baby, Myles, who was struggling to breathe. The child's mother, Natasha Long, described the dramatic scene and credited Arbaugh with saving her son's life. Arbaugh, who described herself as a mother first, acted quickly and calmly, drawing on her own experience with a similar incident involving her daughter. Despite the praise, she sees herself simply as a mother helping another in need.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
A New York man's life was saved by his Apple Watch, which automatically dialed 911 after he suffered a horrific bike accident caused by hitting a water-filled pothole during a storm. The watch's fall detection feature alerted emergency services and his contacts, leading to his rescue after he fainted in the shower due to his injuries. This incident adds to a growing list of cases where the Apple Watch has played a crucial role in saving lives.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TODAY
Baltimore Ravens star Mark Andrews helped save a woman's life on a flight by administering CPR and using an automated external defibrillator. Andrews, a tight end for the NFL team, was on a flight from Los Angeles to Baltimore when a woman lost consciousness. His quick actions, along with the help of a doctor on board, played a crucial role in saving the woman's life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews helped save a woman's life during a mid-air emergency by using his diabetic testing kit to assist medical professionals in stabilizing her condition, alongside a nurse and doctor who were also on the plane. The woman had a mid-flight medical emergency, and Andrews' quick thinking and assistance contributed to her heart rate stabilizing before paramedics met the flight upon landing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
An Ohio police officer, Soren Osicka, is being hailed a hero after reviving an unresponsive 3-year-old girl by performing life-saving CPR. The girl had hit her head, and Osicka's quick actions helped her start breathing on her own before she stopped again, prompting him to continue CPR until she was responsive. The girl has fully recovered, and the incident emphasizes the importance of CPR training, prompting the police department to undergo refresher training.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
A 3-year-old girl in Ashland, Ohio, was saved by 23-year-old police officer Soren Osicka after falling and becoming unresponsive from hitting her head. Officer Osicka performed CPR, helping the child breathe independently until EMS arrived. The incident highlights the importance of CPR training, and the girl has since recovered and returned home. The Ashland Police Division praised Officer Osicka's heroic actions and emphasized the invaluable role of law enforcement in communities.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
The now-axed blood oxygen feature of the Apple Watch has been credited with saving a woman's life after she collapsed on a flight. A doctor used the feature to monitor the woman's vitals and determine her low oxygen saturation, allowing him to stabilize her until the plane landed. The feature has been disabled in new Apple Watch models due to a patent infringement lawsuit, but still operates in previously purchased units. Apple's legal battle with medical technology company Masimo led to the removal of the feature, despite claims that it can save lives.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
A 65-year-old man fell through the ice on Arbutus Lake in Michigan, and a police officer, unable to reach him, enlisted the man's loyal dog, Ruby, for help. The officer tied a rescue disc to Ruby's collar, and with her assistance, the man was pulled to safety onto the ice and then taken to the hospital for treatment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Deputies from the Volusia Sheriff's Office in Florida are being praised for their quick actions that saved the life of a 5-year-old girl who accidentally shot herself in the leg with a shotgun. The deputies administered aid, applied a tourniquet, and rushed the girl to the hospital, where medical staff credited their response for saving her life. The sheriff plans to award medals to the deputies involved, while detectives continue to investigate the incident.