Staff save swimmer with CPR and defibrillator at Beverley pool

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

An 82-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest at a swimming pool in Beverley and was revived by trained staff using CPR and a defibrillator.

An 82-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest whilst swimming at East Riding Leisure Beverley. Staff quickly recognised he was not breathing normally and immediately began CPR whilst an automated external defibrillator (AED) was brought to the scene. Their swift response demonstrates the critical importance of having trained personnel and lifesaving equipment available.

The incident has been highlighted during Restart a Heart Day on 16 October, part of a nationwide campaign led by the Resuscitation Council UK. The campaign aims to improve survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests by encouraging more people to learn vital lifesaving skills. Tim Hicks, health and wellbeing facilities manager at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said the staff's actions 'demonstrate just how important having these life-saving skills are'.

Councillor Nick Coultish, the council's cabinet member for culture, leisure and tourism, stated that 'when someone suffers a cardiac arrest, every second counts' and that knowing how to perform CPR or use a defibrillator 'can make the difference between life and death while waiting for emergency services to arrive'. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is supporting the campaign throughout October with activities at its venues and information across social media.

How it is being reported

• Dramatic rescue at Beverley swimming pool highlights lifesaving trainingRestart a Heart Day falls forms part of a nationwide effort to boost survival rates from cardiac arrests outside of hospital.York Press · 17 Oct, 05:00
• Dramatic rescue at Beverley swimming pool highlights lifesaving trainingRestart a Heart Day falls forms part of a nationwide effort to boost survival rates from cardiac arrests outside of hospital.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 17 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Stewart Coultous · East Riding Leisure Beverley · Resuscitation Council UK · East Riding of Yorkshire Council · Beverley

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