Man shares footage of cardiac arrest to promote CPR learning
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 16:02 · Archive
A 48-year-old man who collapsed suddenly is encouraging the public to learn CPR after surviving with help from bystanders and a defibrillator.
Gordan Flood, a 48-year-old football coach from Trim, Co Meath, collapsed suddenly in a car park after a gym session two years ago. He experienced no warning signs before the cardiac arrest. CCTV footage of the incident shows passers-by and a voluntary first responder rushing to his assistance.
Flood does not remember what happened during the incident. According to those present, gym members used the facility's Automated External Defibrillator and began compressions before Nicola Fanning, an An Post worker and member of Trim Community First Responders, arrived at the scene after receiving an alert. She took over the compressions.
Flood was subsequently diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease affecting the heart muscle and now wears an implant. He credits the rapid response and use of the defibrillator with saving his life. He is now urging members of the public to learn CPR as part of The Irish Heart Foundation's Restart a Heart Day campaign. Fanning said: 'For me, it was the chain of survival, involving the speed of response, the beginning of CPR and using the AED, that made the difference, for him to get back to his wife and his three boys, it's so important.'
How it is being reported
- Man shares footage of cardiac arrest in bid to encourage others to learn CPR“I don’t remember feeling anything wrong. There was no chest pain, no warning, no dramatic moment where I clutched my heart like they do in films.”Belfast Live · 16 Oct, 15:37
- Man shares footage of cardiac arrest in bid to encourage others to learn CPRBelfast Telegraph · 16 Oct, 06:00
In this story: Gordan Flood · Nicola Fanning · Trim · Co Meath · Irish Heart Foundation · Trim Community First Responders
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