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AED in the News

Quick thinking, AED saves another life

April 6, 2011 By News-ON Search

On Sunday, April 3, a hockey goalie made a save of a different kind at J.L. Grightmire arena in Dundas.

A 54-year-old player complained that he was “feeling really tired” and collapsed onto his teammate’s shoulder during their regular Sunday night pick-up hockey game.

When it became apparent that he was without a pulse, bystanders immediately called 911 and started CPR. One of the goalies, an off-duty volunteer firefighter from Caledonia, retrieved the Automated External Defibrillator (AED). The man responded to treatment and regained a pulse after one shock was delivered.

“Once again, the prompt action of bystanders and other rescuers trained in CPR and AED use, combined with the sophisticated emergency medical

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