Survivor: Jennifer Schueddig
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Rescuer(s):Thomas Schueddig
In the quiet intimacy of a February morning, a couple shared a simple pleasure - sipping coffee and chatting. Suddenly, the idyllic scene turned into a nightmare. The wife collapsed, her face ashen, her body seized by convulsions.
Her husband, a hero in the making, didn't hesitate. He recognized the signs of cardiac arrest and immediately started CPR. His CPR recertification the week prior had unknowingly prepared him for this very moment. Using voice activation on his phone, he called 911.
The paramedics arrived in a matter of minutes, but the situation was dire. Five shocks from a defibrillator later, and after a heart-stopping 28 minutes, the wife's pulse returned. She awoke days later in the hospital, emerging from a drug-induced coma to find her devoted husband by her side.
She is eternally grateful for his presence that morning. A slight change in circumstances - if he had been at work, if he hadn't renewed his CPR certification - could have had devastating consequences. His quick thinking and unwavering love saved her life.
This story is a powerful reminder of the importance of CPR training and the incredible impact it can have. It's a testament to the strength of love and the resilience of the human spirit. Above all, it's a celebration of a husband's heroism and a wife's second chance at life.