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Friday, April 18, 2014

Runners life saved at Half Million Half Marathon in the Phoenix Park

The Half Million Half Marathon For Laura Lynn was held today in the Phoenix Park in Dublin and attracted a field of over 1400 runners. One of the runners...a 39 year old man with 3 children...however collapsed after suffering a cardiac arrest after finishing the race. Two Dublin Fire Brigade paramedics (one retired...Gerry Hilliard, one off-duty) who were also taking part in the race came to the man’s aid, and administered CPR. Members of the St. John’s Ambulance arrived and also provided assistance. The man’s pulse returned after he was treated with a defibrillator, and he was then taken to hospital.

A witness said..."Seen the man collapse after just finishing before him and the runner who tended to him definitely saved his life, the poor guy was going grey and Gerry (?) started CPR immediately and got him back, scarily close to a tragedy but well done to all who helped save him! "

He is currently being treated at St James’s Hospital, and is said to be making a good recovery this evening.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous18/4/14 11:07 pm

    Hope he pulls through, prayers are with him and his family

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  2. Anonymous18/4/14 11:59 pm

    well done to all involved, is there defibs and trained users at all running events?

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  3. Anonymous19/4/14 2:37 pm

    Well done. There should be a defib available at all races.

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  4. Anonymous19/4/14 6:24 pm

    I witnessed it. Think he was very lucky that it happened on the finish line as there was an ambulance there anyway, The ambulance guys brought over the defib. I think the real hero is the firefighter who immediately administered cpr. The ambulance then got a garda escort to hosp. Scary thing to see. So glad he survived.

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  5. Anonymous19/4/14 7:33 pm

    We should all be trained in CPR and defibrillation - for our own sakes as well as for anyone in need that we might come across. It's not difficult.If someone collapsed near you would you prefer to know what to do till the emergency services arrived or ...... stand screaming for someone else to do something. What if it happened at home? It is most likely that if someone does collapse near you it will be your nearest and dearest! Get trained, for your own sake!

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  6. Anonymous20/4/14 1:08 am

    He isn't out of the woods yet please keep him in Ur prayers

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