Paramedics praise Brad the lifesaver
AWEST Lancs teen has been praised after he saved the life of a man who suddenly collapsed in the street.
Bradley Jacobsen, a school boy from Skelmersdale, was in Liverpool city centre last week (April 21), when he rushed to the aid of a rough sleeper.
The 16-year-old was the only person to stop and help the man after he started having a fit on Church Street.
The man stopped breathing soon after Bradley went to assist him, forcing the teen into action.
He said: “I was in Liverpool going to buy some clothes when I saw a homeless man who was having something like a fit.
“I went over to see if he was okay and he was fine for a few minutes then all of a sudden he stopped breathing and closed his eyes so I quickly called 999 and I was told I had to start CPR.
“This is something I have never done before and thankfully he was saved.
“There were adults just walking past.
“He woke up afterwards, when the paramedics came he had oxygen in his nose. Afterwards I was just relieved that he was okay.
“This was a very scary experience for me.”
While Bradley has received praise across social media, the North West Ambulance Service have also hailed his actions.
They urge everyone to take any opportunity to learn first aid training and basic life saving skills.
A North West Ambulance spokesperson said: “An ambulance and rapid response vehicle attended an incident on Church Street in Liverpool city centre on the April 21 after a person fell ill.
“The patient was taken to the Royal Liverpool
University treatment.
“We commend Bradley’s actions in calling 999 and providing immediate care for the man prior to paramedics arriving.
“We also would encourage everyone to learn CPR and other first-aid skills, as you never know if you might need to provide lifesaving treatment to a family member, friend or even a stranger in an emergency.”
If you do see someone who has lost consciousness or appears to not be breathing then you can help.
When you call for an ambulance, telephone systems now exist that can give basic life-saving instructions, including advice about CPR.
You can also look to find the nearest defibrillator which could be located in a phone box, attached to a wall or even in a nearby pub or restaurant.
Modern defibs contained automated voice systems which give you instructions for use.
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