28/10/2025
Well done to all involved
Successful resuscitation
- Good CPR
- Early defibrillation
This morning at the gym, one of our own sprang into action when a fellow gym-goer suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. Our Community Medics Training Manager, who is an Advanced Life Support paramedic and EFAR instructor, responded within seconds. Working alongside two doctors and gym staff, they initiated life-saving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). An automated external defibrillator (AED) was quickly applied, a shock was delivered, and the patient regained a pulse and consciousness shortly thereafter. The patient was transported to a nearby hospital in a stable condition.
This is a powerful reminder that early CPR and defibrillation save lives. It is not about how qualified or experienced you are; it is about acting fast, recognising cardiac arrest, knowing the basics, and ensuring an AED is available wherever people gather. Anyone trained in CPR has the power to make a difference.
If you would like to enquire about purchasing an AED for your business, please contact our sponsor, Ventria, who can assist with years of industry expertise. For more information on our EFAR course, like our page and email training@communitymedics.org.za
— you’ll be chatting directly to the volunteer himself.
