'4-Minute Miracle' Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Saved a Precious Life

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] The "4-minute miracle" cardiopulmonary resuscitation saved a precious life.

According to Gwangsan Fire Station in Gwangju on the 15th, a call reporting "unstable breathing" was received around 9:27 a.m. the previous day at a shopping area in an apartment complex in Wolgye-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City.

Paramedics from Via119 Safety Center who arrived at the scene confirmed that Mr. A was unconscious lying on the floor and repeatedly performed CPR and used an automated external defibrillator.

The patient's breathing and pulse were restored, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. It is reported that Mr. A was discharged on the same day.

Paramedics explained that the CPR performed by Mr. A's colleague before their arrival played a significant role in restoring his breathing.

Mr. A was discharged and visited Via119 Center to express his gratitude.

Im Jongbok, chief of Gwangsan Fire Station, said, "If CPR is performed within 4 minutes after cardiac arrest occurs, the survival rate is high, but brain damage progresses thereafter, so the prompt and accurate CPR by the first witness is most important. Thanks to the witness's CPR, the quick dispatch of paramedics, and the emergency response skills honed through regular training, we saved a citizen's life."

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