AED save caught on security video

Nebraska State Capitol security cameras catch Tom Vickers' cardiac arrest and lifesaving actions by bystandars. Quick response, the delivery of CPR and use of an on-site AED saved his life on Feb. 13, 2008. (Note video at 9:13:12 when the shock is delivered and Vickers' starts breathing again.)

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• cardiac arrest
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[socalfrijolito]

AED's should come with a pocket face mask, since I am an EMT I bag them and do not have to worry about contamination. I am not sure If I would do face to face on a stranger.

[Flat142]

@socalfrijolito That's a great idea! socalfrijolito knows this, but for those who are uncomfortable or not trained in CPR and see an adult suddenly collapse, the American Heart Asssociation recommends bystanders call 911 and start hands-only CPR. Simply press hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives. Your actions can only help!

[ginoginetti]

are you sure he's been saved?

i didn't see any reaction?

[Flat142]

@ginoginetti It's kind of hard to see because of the image quality, but his reaction is at 9:13:12. Tom is doing great!

[LuckkySundae]

I was disturbed by the lack of CPR.

[farcpr]

@socalfrijolito Most AED's do

[TheAustin5000000]

Those are good cameras!

[engine173351]

@cory640 Those were troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol.

[americanmed]

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