Oilers fan gives game tickets to friends, one of them is a doctor who might’ve saved someone’s life yesterday

[Cloned]

For those who don’t know, the Oilers game yesterday was delayed early in the first period after a fan suffered a medical emergency.

Apparently the fan was walking on the stairs when he had a heart attack or other episode and fell down the stairs.

 

[HansonBro]

Its too damn early for me to feel good lol

 

[Xirik]

but but...

Only Anything can happen in Jersey...

 

[AlainVigneaultsGum]

They lived???? Great news.

 

[orange drop]

I was there and had no clue what was going on at first. Pretty crazy stuff.

 

[hamzarocks]

Great stuff,

The person who had a Cardiac Arrest was destined to live.

Now whether you credit that just to God, just to the two friends who got tickets, or something entirely else is up to you.

Overall, great to hear

 

[Zbynek]

That Oilers fan could have posted this instead of the Lane Hutson thing in the "Seemingly Small Moves That Ended Up Having Major Consequences" thread.

 

[Booker T]

Dude saw them concession prices.

Hope they're doing well.

 

[CostaRica]

That’s beautiful to hear. Need more stories like this

 

[OysterForever]

Great stuff but anyone can learn and do CPR right?

 

[Mr Nogatco]

lucky guy. Could have ended very differently like for example if he had a Flames jersey on

 

[WPGDEVILS]

Great stuff but anyone can learn and do CPR right?

True and would never want to say something that persuades people not to do CPR, however high quality CPR is a bit easier said then done.

Did the guy go into cardiac arrest and they worked him in the stands? That’s pretty crazy

 

[pvr]

True and would never want to say something that persuades people not to do CPR, however high quality CPR is a bit easier said then done.

Did the guy go into cardiac arrest and they worked him in the stands? That’s pretty crazy

An experienced person doing chest compressions is certainly better than one who isn’t. Most people don’t do it aggressively enough. Breaking some ribs isn’t unheard of.

 

[Reality Czech]

Can this even be verified? Could just be some random guy on Twitter making it up for attention. Every report I've read said that the Oilers team doctors provided aid almost immediately.

 

[rsteen]

Can this even be verified? Could just be some random guy on Twitter making it up for attention. Every report I've read said that the Oilers team doctors provided aid almost immediately.

I'd assume every second counts in this scenario. Say it takes the Oilers doctors 60 seconds to be radio'd and get to the scene, a bystander starting chest compressions means (partially) oxygenated blood going to the brain for those 60 seconds. Significant brain damage starts at 3-6 minutes according to the internet.

 

[Djp]

Can this even be verified? Could just be some random guy on Twitter making it up for attention. Every report I've read said that the Oilers team doctors provided aid almost immediately.

Team dr assisted

I believe the story given. MDs can actually afford the game tickets.

I'm sure there were other med prof around in other sections whi came to assist.

 

[HockeyVirus]

Can this even be verified? Could just be some random guy on Twitter making it up for attention. Every report I've read said that the Oilers team doctors provided aid almost immediately.

Dr's are used to working in teams. More Dr's the better really. I take it as a Dr was able to start instantly giving compressions and then when the Oilers team Dr arrived they were able to work together to stabilize the patient.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

This is a wild story, glad the person is going to be OK.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Great stuff but anyone can learn and do CPR right?

In a period of about two months I had two people seize within about 20 feet of me and you'd be shocked the number of idiots that will circle around them to "Help" while having no idea what to actually do.

 

[Mrfenn92]

Awesome to hear help was right there

 

[Reality Czech]

Dr's are used to working in teams. More Dr's the better really. I take it as a Dr was able to start instantly giving compressions and then when the Oilers team Dr arrived they were able to work together to stabilize the patient.

I agree with that. I'm just saying how do we know that this guy actually gave his tickets away to his Dr. friend in the first place? Seems like the guy just wants to be given credit for giving away his tickets. He has no idea if the person would have died or not, but it sure makes for great social media engagement.

He's the real hero in this situation if you ask me. If he hadn't been so selfless in giving away his tickets, a man might be dead today.

 

[HockeyVirus]

I agree with that. I'm just saying how do we know that this guy actually gave his tickets away to his Dr. friend in the first place? Seems like the guy just wants to be given credit for giving away his tickets. He has no idea if the person would have died or not, but it sure makes for great social media engagement.

He's the real hero in this situation if you ask me. If he hadn't been so selfless in giving away his tickets, a man might be dead today.

IDK I understand being cynical in todays world of clout chasing.

On the other hand if you had been the person to give your tickets, it is natural to think you would have been there seeing it in front of you and you aren't a Dr would they have died? I can see being overwhelmed with thoughts and sharing on social media to try and clear your head.

 

[Hippasus]

An experienced person doing chest compressions is certainly better than one who isn’t. Most people don’t do it aggressively enough. Breaking some ribs isn’t unheard of.

When I took first aid the trainer said the success rate of paramedics is merely 10% and that ribs are usually broken during chest compressions.

 

[pvr]

When I took first aid the trainer said the success rate of paramedics is merely 10% and that ribs are usually broken during chest compressions.

Yes. Don’t recall any time I’ve done it that I haven’t broken ribs. Thankfully it’s been quite a few years since I last was put into a situation where I had to do chest compressions on an individual.

Also, paramedics usually are arriving late into the picture. In a hospital or clinic setting l have to believe the success rate is much higher, though outcomes can still be poor.

 

[notsocommonsense]

Yes. Don’t recall any time I’ve done it that I haven’t broken ribs. Thankfully it’s been quite a few years since I last was put into a situation where I had to do chest compressions on an individual.

Also, paramedics usually are arriving late into the picture. In a hospital or clinic setting l have to believe the success rate is much higher, though outcomes can still be poor.

If you don’t feel crunching/cracking you’re doing it wrong