First Aid and CPR

Police to Meet Parents After Toddler Nearly Drowns in Lachine Bathtub Police investigators are preparing to meet with the parents of a two-year-old girl who nearly drowned in a bathtub at her family’s Lachine apartment earlier this week. According to the Montreal Gazette, emergency crews were called to a residence on 3rd Avenue on September

Thunder Bay Paramedics Volunteer to Improve Low CPR Rates and Save Lives A low rate of bystander CPR in Thunder Bay is pushing local paramedics to take action in hopes of saving more lives. According to emergency responders, the lack of immediate CPR before their arrival often puts patients at a serious disadvantage, turning already

Canadian Stranded in Cuba Dies Suddenly While Waiting for Flight Home A Canadian man has died after collapsing at an airport in Cuba while waiting to return home following days of travel delays, according to a report by CTV News. The incident occurred on Cayo Largo del Sur, a small island where travellers had been

‘I Feel Blessed’: Teen Soccer Player Recovers After Cardiac Arrest at Futsal Tournament A weekend futsal tournament in Ottawa’s west end nearly ended in tragedy when 15-year-old Abdulla El-Astal collapsed suddenly while resting on the bench during a game. The incident occurred at Sir Robert Borden High School on Greenbank Road, where Abdulla was competing

Young Boy in Critical Condition After Near-Drowning in St-Michel A young boy, believed to be around seven years old, remains in critical condition after a near-drowning incident at a public swimming pool in Montreal’s St-Michel borough, according to local authorities. What Happened Emergency services received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 6:35 p.m. after the child

Calgary Woman Dies After Medical Emergency at Mabel Lake Provincial Park A 45-year-old woman from Calgary has died following a medical emergency while swimming at Mabel Lake Provincial Park, located north of Lumby, British Columbia. According to the RCMP, the incident occurred Sunday evening when the woman began experiencing difficulty breathing while in the water

What to Do If Someone Has a Severe Allergic Reaction: First Aid Guide in Canada Knowing what to do if someone has a severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) or how to respond when a person suddenly collapses after an insect sting is critical. These reactions can develop rapidly—even in people with no known allergies—and require immediate

Woman Killed by Lawn Mower in Workplace Tragedy in Eastern Alberta A tragic workplace accident claimed the life of a 21-year-old Saskatchewan woman on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the Town of Dewberry maintenance yard in eastern Alberta. The woman was performing maintenance work on a large tractor lawn mower when the equipment fell and

Ottawa Hockey Player Saved After Heart Attack on the Ice An Ottawa recreational hockey player is alive today thanks to the fast response of his teammates and the availability of an automated external defibrillator (AED) after he suffered a heart attack during a men’s league hockey game. Brent Bradley, 61, collapsed on the ice Friday

Man Drowns at Morrisburg Docks Despite Life-Saving Efforts A 43-year-old man from North Dundas has died following a drowning incident at the Morrisburg Docks on the St. Lawrence River. Ontario Provincial Police responded to reports of a drowning at approximately 8:30 p.m. Friday evening. According to police, the man had been swimming when he experienced