Quick Recap of FAQ #4 : Who is qualified to save a life?

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As part of our recap on Frequently Asked Questions series, Dr Jade will share with us a quick recap of who is qualified to save a life.

There are times when people are afraid and worried about performing CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims because they are not medically trained to do so. Don’t worry, when you call 995, the 995 specialist is always on the phone to guide you. Anybody can save a life!

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A Good Samaritan saves the life of a stranger by performing CPR.

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Together with his brother-in-law, they were jogging around Canberra, Sembawang when suddenly his brother-in-law suffered from a cardiac arrest and collapsed. Thankfully, a passerby quickly stepped up and performed CPR until the paramedics arrived. And thanks to the Good Samaritan, the patient survived!

A Shoutout to the Good Samaritan who attended this case! Thank you for stepping and DARE to save a heart.

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Source: Facebook

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Call 995 for Emergencies Only!

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Remember only call 995 only for life and death emergencies.

For small injury, please do not call 995 but call 1777 for a non-emergency ambulance.

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Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force

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HAPPY 55th BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!

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HAPPY 55th BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!

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Four strangers stepped up and saves man’s life after he suffered a cardiac arrest while driving home from work.

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As Dave Barker was driving home from work, he suffered a cardiac arrest and crashed his car on the highway. Thankfully, four strangers stopped their car and quickly dragged him out of the car and performed CPR until medical help arrived.

Thank you Christopher Hoffman, Irene Campbell, Lizette Standish and Regan Woodmass for saving a heart.

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Source: NZ Herald

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Wishing all our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Haji!

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Wishing all our Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya Haji!

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Woman gave birth to their son after she saved her husband with CPR.

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As Ashley Goette was almost ready to deliver her first child, she nudged her husband to wake up. However, when his only response was gasping for air, she quickly called an ambulance. After answering a few questions, the dispatcher realised that Andrew had suffered from a cardiac arrest and guide her through CPR until medical help arrived.

Dispatcher- Assisted-CPR plays a crucial role in improving the chance of survival of a patient. If you witness a patient collapse or suffer from a cardiac arrest, always remember to call 995 and stay on the line. Don’t worry the dispatchers are always on the line to guide you until medical help arrives.

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Source: American Heart Association

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Nurse awarded for saving 2 cardiac arrest victims.

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Despite being pregnant in her third trimester and 3 months later during the confinement, Ms. Claudia immediately responded to 2 cardiac arrest cases after receiving a notification from the SCDF’s myResponder app. In both incidents, she performed CPR until help arrived.

Thank you Ms Claudia for your quick thinking and stepping up to DARE to save a heart.

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Source: Singapore Civil Defence Force

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CPR had saved his life when he had suffered from a cardiac arrest.

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It was just an ordinary Saturday. Mike Pinkerton had called his local vet, Ms. Henrietta Linnemann, to pick up food for his cat, Chewie, when suddenly he suffered from a cardiac arrest and collapsed. Ms. Henrietta Linnemann quickly performed CPR on him until help arrived. So remember, CPR can help to save a life!

Thank you Ms Henrietta Linnemann for saving a heart!

For more information as well as new e-learning resources about CPR and AED, download our free DARE- LEARN CPR app now. #daretosaveaheart

Source: BBC News

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Despite the risk of COVID-19, Good Samaritan performs CPR on a man who had collapsed.

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After witnessing the collapse on his way home, Chris Vittorini stepped up and perform CPR on the man until medical help arrived.

Good job Chris and thank you for saving a heart!

For more information as well as new e-learning resources about CPR and AED, download our free DARE- LEARN CPR app now. #daretosaveaheart

Source : CBS Boston

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