Call it being at the right place at the right time but I am fortunate to have saved two SCA victims in the past year. The most recent occurred just over 2 weeks ago. Here is a link to the story http://patch.com/california/cupertino/area-exec-saves-heart-attack-vict…
The most important thing is that both individuals lived. That said I am trying to understand are the odds of this happening? From what I understand it is rare to save one persons life with CPR...but two in one year?
If anyone has some data that can shed some light on this, I would appreciate it.
Mike Vanneman
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Congratulations, Mike!
Thank you for reaching out to the SCA Foundation. We did see the story about your recent save and posted it on our Facebook page.
Two in One Year!
Way to go, Mike!
Could I interest you in moving next door to me?
Seriously. nice job - and no, I haven't heard of that (two in one year) happening, except for people on the ambulances and in the Emergency Departments.
Congratulations.
Bob Trenkamp
Rare Opportunity
Witnessed SCA occurs in about 0.05% of the population in any given year so the odds of being involved is rare (one in 2000) or twice is small in the same year (one in 4,000,000 if I remember my statistics). Saving the victim is not so rare. 1 in 10 for CPR only and 9 of 10 if you have and AED and CPR in the first minute. Witness and speed are critical, but with an AED and pushing hard and fast many lives can be saved.
Great Job
Pete Metcalfe
PDM Inc.
but with an AED and pushing hard and fast many lives can be save
Amen, Pete. Right on the money.
My wife and I have an AED at home, and we take it with us when we travel.
With more than 80% f cardiac arrests occuring at home, a personal AED is the best answer.
Bob Trenkamp