Nurse Saves Drowning Man in Pool with CPR

A nurse's swift action and expertise saved a life at a local swimming center. Jung Eun-ah, an emergency room nurse at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, did not hesitate when she saw a 50-something woman collapse in the water during a lesson on July 14.

The woman had lost consciousness and was found with a pale face and abnormal, gasping breaths, indicative of cardiac arrest. The swimming instructor and two lifeguards immediately pulled her from the water and began CPR. Jung, who was waiting for her own swimming class, joined the effort, continuing chest compressions for about seven minutes.

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Thanks to you, I could return to my daily life.

She skillfully managed the patient's airway when she vomited and ensured proper use of a defibrillator. Her timely intervention led to the return of spontaneous circulation. Emergency medical services arrived six minutes later and transported the patient to Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had significantly recovered by the time she arrived.

The patient, identified as Ms. Kim, was later discharged in good health. She and her family visited Jung at the hospital to express their gratitude, with Kim tearfully stating, "Thanks to you, I could return to my daily life." Jung, reflecting on the incident, emphasized the critical importance of initial response in emergency situations and expressed satisfaction in fulfilling her role as a medical professional.

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In an emergency situation, the initial response can determine the patient's prognosis. At the time, I just focused on saving the patient's life and acted quickly.