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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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would be nice for the club to also do something
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.
Well done, you should be proud of yourself.
I'm not being flippant when I say its gotta be the best save ever made at The Valley!
Fantastic work stepping forward to help save someone's life. You should feel proud.
I wonder if he can do hair tinting?
Wishing the chap a speedy recovery.