Texas Teen Died Then Came Back to Life After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
16-year-old Sammy Berko from Missouri City, Texas suffered a sudden cardiac arrest after climbing a rock wall[mfn]people.com[/mfn] and ringing the bell. A radiologist on the scene started CPR, which doctors continued for two hours at Texas Medical Center before pronouncing Sammy dead. Soon after, Sammy’s mother Jennifer prayed and, five minutes later, saw her son […]
Teenage soccer player’s sudden cardiac arrest shows importance of on-site athletic trainers
Teenage soccer player Omar Clunis suffered a cardiac arrest[mfn]web.musc.edu[/mfn] after a game in Goose Creek, South Carolina. Athletic trainer Ashley Chrestman was called. She immediately started CPR and used an AED before Berkeley County EMTs arrived on the scene and took over. Omar survived the event thanks to Chrestman’s prompt, life-saving actions. Information Source