Brain stroke patient saved in nick of time
Emergency response paramedics resuscitate 45-year-old Indonesian woman
In the paramedic profession, mere seconds can make the difference between life and death.
Rapid response by paramedics from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services (DCAS) saved the life of an Indonesian woman, 45, who nearly died after suffering a stroke.
The woman fell unconscious at her residence with the right side of her body paralysed, according to DCAS.
Quick intervention by the emergency personnel stationed at Rashidiya point, near the patient’s residence, saved her life. “The patient was found unconscious at her home and her breathing was very weak. As soon as we were alerted to the case, an emergency doctor and paramedics were dispatched to the patient’s home,” said Eisa Al Gaffari, director of ambulance operations (DCAS).
Al Gaffari said the emergency team carried out cardiopulmonary resuscitation and administered electric shocks to the patient’s heart, to help her maintain normal breathing. Her vital signs were also measured.
“Paramedics continued with their attempts to revive the woman until she regained consciousness and then transferred her to Rashid Hospital. She is now in a stable condition and recovering,” he added.