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CPR Saves Memphis Firefighter
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Memphis firefighter is recovering at home after cardiac arrest and what he and his wife believe was providential help.
Kenneth Richmond collapsed in the office of Bon Lin Middle School on Aug. 18 as he checked out his children for an orthodontist appointment. Dawn Graves was also in the office to take her child to a doctor appointment. She's a cardiac care nurse.
The Commercial Appeal reported when the 41-year-old Richmond fell to the floor, Graves began CPR and assistant principal Jeremy Yow quickly grabbed the automated external defibrillator the school received last year.
Paramedics administered additional shocks as they took Richmond to a hospital, where a device was implanted in his chest to regulate his heart rhythm.
Richmond's wife, Serbrina, said it was like angels were watching over her husband.
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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Kenneth Richmond collapsed in the office of Bon Lin Middle School on Aug. 18 as he checked out his children for an orthodontist appointment. Dawn Graves was also in the office to take her child to a doctor appointment. She's a cardiac care nurse.
The Commercial Appeal reported when the 41-year-old Richmond fell to the floor, Graves began CPR and assistant principal Jeremy Yow quickly grabbed the automated external defibrillator the school received last year.
Paramedics administered additional shocks as they took Richmond to a hospital, where a device was implanted in his chest to regulate his heart rhythm.
Richmond's wife, Serbrina, said it was like angels were watching over her husband.
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Information from: The Commercial Appeal, http://www.commercialappeal.com
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by AFD on
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KEN, Hope your doing better my brother and i hope your family is too
God Bless You and keep you Safe and healthy along with your family
when will you be able to shake that Nures hand for a job well done.
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Permalink Reply by Fire Chick on
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awsome
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