someone getting prolonged CPR in East

redlanered

Tremendous, impressive and for incapables like me, humbling

Elthamaddick

great stuff @Rylo‌ fingers crossed the man in question recovers to personally thank you.

would be nice for the club to also do something

Addickforlife

Absolute hero Rylo.

Nug

@Rylo well done, thank you

cafctom

Good on you Rylo mate!

rikofold

Rylo said:

Hey guys, just wanted to clear up a couple of points. It was myself who initially carried out CPR on the gentleman. I was sat a few rows back and saw that something was going on, so obviously went into 'work' mode and did my best to help out. It was clear that the man was in cardiac arrest, so I kept things ticking over until the medical team arrived, and assisted where possible.

It's obviously difficult in those situations and not nice for anyone, so it's not surprising that while you're trying to explain your role and offer further assistance, some people become slightly blinkered and 'task orientated'. This was the case with one of the stewards, but to him I was a guy in plain clothes who was in the way. I understood that, and as the casualty was in good hands I thought it was probably better to go back to my seat rather than confuse matters.

If anyone has any further information on his current condition I'd be very grateful. Thanks.

Mate, I was right in front of you and you did brilliantly. You're being generous to the steward but in the circumstances it was understandable - just felt you deserved better. Thanks for what you did do, I'm quite sure you've given him the best chance of surviving - I know if it was me I'd want someone like you to take responsibility.

bolloxbolder

Well done Rylo. You should be very proud. Thanks.

JohnBoyUK

Well done Rylo.

Marriott110

Rylo you're a hero and I hope you get the praise and recognition your acts deserved.

falconwood_1

Top man Rylo. Proper Charlton.

boogica

Well done rylo top man .

charente addick

I can only hope someone like Rylo is around if/when it happens to me. Well done mate.

Hartleypete

Top top man Rylo.

_MrDick

Rylo said:

Hey guys, just wanted to clear up a couple of points. It was myself who initially carried out CPR on the gentleman. I was sat a few rows back and saw that something was going on, so obviously went into 'work' mode and did my best to help out. It was clear that the man was in cardiac arrest, so I kept things ticking over until the medical team arrived, and assisted where possible.

It's obviously difficult in those situations and not nice for anyone, so it's not surprising that while you're trying to explain your role and offer further assistance, some people become slightly blinkered and 'task orientated'. This was the case with one of the stewards, but to him I was a guy in plain clothes who was in the way. I understood that, and as the casualty was in good hands I thought it was probably better to go back to my seat rather than confuse matters.

If anyone has any further information on his current condition I'd be very grateful. Thanks.

#hero

Rylo

Thank you all very much for your kind words. Hopefully it helped towards a positive treatment.

I'm a Firefighter, so obviously the training kicked in and I did what I could for a short spell until the other guys arrived. They were pretty quick, so it took the pressure off once they came with all of the kit. We do train for this type of incident, but nothing prepares you for the real thing. It certainly isn't straightforward in a football stadium and I can honestly say I've not had a situation quite like that before!

I've just had an update and the gentleman is now being cared for at St Thomas', so I'm sure that he's in the best possible hands and making a good recovery.

nth_london_addick

Rylo top top work

PL54

I'm gonna organise a Rylo flag

guinnessaddick

Rylo, your save in the first half was better than Hamer's and that's saying something.

Well done, you should be proud of yourself.

Curb_It

Lovely stuff Rylo.

cafcinperth

My wife twenty years ago did a first aid course then 14 years later I had a cardiac arrest while following a game online, she did CPR on me and with the help of my dad (here on holiday) I made a full recovery, with no brain damage, I was in a coma for a week so it all worked out that was five years ago and the advances in medicine means more and more people surviving. Prayers with him and his family as he won't remember but his family will be going though it all

dancafc

I'd say forget player of the year coz there's not many players that deserve it so scrap that award and just give it to Rylo by far the most important thing that's happened this season well done mate

paulie8290

Well done @Rylo proper hero

Greenie

Great work Rylo, and so pleased that you've heard he's now making a good recovery.

I'm not being flippant when I say its gotta be the best save ever made at The Valley!

CrayAddick

If that doesn't get recognition from the club then nothing else should.

Fantastic work stepping forward to help save someone's life. You should feel proud.

Valiantphil

Love Rylo to bits

se9addick

Wow - well done Rylo, hero

Baldybonce

paulie8290 said:

Well done @Rylo proper hero

I wonder if he can do hair tinting?

AddickUpNorth

Rylo - I salute you!

smiffyboy

SIR RYLO

cabbles

johnnyhumphrey said:

I saw the incident from about ten rows away.The guy doing CPR seems to be the hero,definitely.The stewards' response was a little slow to start with but was in full force reasonably quickly with paramedics.Why though isn't a defib.in each stand instead of having to be brought from the north-west corner?
Hope he pulls through---thinking of him.

I must admit I saw it unfolding from the West Lower and you could tell it was serious. My thoughts were it took a while for the paramedic to run all along the bottom of the north stand and get to the incident. Obviously I am sure there are regulations the club has to adhere to, but did think it a little odd, especially as seconds count I imagine.
Wishing the chap a speedy recovery.