Man suffers cardiac arrest at Home Depot, resuscitated on site, Kissimmee FL


A 78-year-old man collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while shopping at Home Depot. Police used a defibrillator before EMS arrived, and EMS continued resuscitation efforts. The man regained a heartbeat and is being taken to the hospital.
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Transcript:
EMS responded to a cardiac arrest at Home Depot involving a 78-year-old male who collapsed while shopping. Police used an AED to deliver two shocks before EMS arrived. EMS continued CPR and gave one shock, restoring the patient's circulation. The patient has a heart rate of 115 and is breathing with assistance. Fluids are being administered through an IV in the left leg. The patient is being taken to the hospital.
EMS responded to a cardiac arrest at Home Depot involving a 78-year-old male who collapsed while shopping. Police used an AED to deliver two shocks before EMS arrived. EMS continued CPR and gave one shock, restoring the patient's circulation. The patient has a heart rate of 115 and is breathing with assistance. Fluids are being administered through an IV in the left leg. The patient is being taken to the hospital.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
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