UPDATE 2/6/2025: In October 2024, three bystanders encountered an individual who had collapsed on FDR Boulevard in Lexington Park, Maryland. Demonstrating a remarkable presence of mind and courage, the bystanders promptly initiated CPR and contacted Emergency Services by dialing 9-1-1. Upon the arrival of Fire and Emergency Medical Services, CPR was continued and additional life-saving interventions were administered. The patient was subsequently transferred to Maryland State Police Aviation Command for advanced care and transportation to a specialized cardiac facility. Thanks to the swift and decisive actions of these bystanders and the first responders, the patient survived the medical emergency. This incident underscores the extraordinary impact of community, compassion, and prompt action. Cardiac arrest is a sudden and unexpected event that can strike anyone at any time. The chain of survival comprises several critical links: early recognition, calling for help, early CPR, rapid defibrillation, effective emergency care, and integrated post-cardiac arrest care. Each link in this chain is essential, and overall success depends on the strength of each individual link. Last night, the St. Mary’s County Department of Emergency Services hosted an event to honor the life-saving impact of bystander CPR and to commend the local heroes who reinforced one of the […]
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