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A GREAT STORY
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holiday season can be a great time to hear some good
news, and this story courtesy of West Wilkes High School certainly fills the
bill-- something that could have been tragic but turned out well, because of
the use of some important equipment and a staff that was prepared.
Here is the information as provided by Dr. Lisa
Harrington, assistant principal at West Wilkes High School:
"Two years ago, our high school received a Zoll AED
from the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (note: based on a
grant program that the NCHSAA had established with its Endowment fund). On
December 16, it was used to save a man's life.
"A 67-year-old man walked in the front door of our
auxiliary gym to watch his grandson wrestle. This man, from the opposing team,
asked where the restrooms were located, walked behind our ticket table, and
collapsed onto the floor. His wife and daughter yelled for help. Our wrestling
coach and a team parent began CPR and our athletic director ran to get the AED.
"The AED pads were placed on the man's chest and
CPR was continued until the unit was ready. During these few moments, the unit
advised the person administering compressions to press harder. When the unit
was ready, everyone took their hands off the man and the button was pressed to
administer the shock. Immediately, the man's heart began beating.
"The first responders and ambulance arrived and
transported him to the local hospital. He was then transported to another
hospital closer to home.
"Everyone involved in this incident firmly believe
that this person would have died without the use of the AED.
"We send our heartfelt thanks to Zoll for
manufacturing the AED equipment and the NCHSAA for providing it to the high
schools. Your combined efforts are the number one reason a life was saved."
Athletic director Chris Skabo also points out that the
Emergency Action Plan which the school had developed provided the framework and
"everybody knew what they were supposed to do."
Christmas will indeed be special for at least one family
touched by the efforts of West Wilkes High School, Zoll and the NCHSAA.
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