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Nurses save collapsing citizen with CPR
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Nurses save collapsing citizen with CPR

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Two nurses, Park Kang-ryun and Ju Hye-won, saved a man who collapsed on the road by performing CPR and providing prompt first aid.
  • The nurses were on their lunch break when they witnessed the motorcyclist lose consciousness and experience seizures.
  • The man has since recovered and was discharged from the hospital, with the nurses expressing relief and satisfaction in their actions.

Two nurses from Gangneung Asan Hospital, Park Kang-ryun and Ju Hye-won, have been hailed for their quick thinking and decisive action in saving a man who collapsed on a public road. The incident occurred on May 19 when the nurses, on their lunch break at a cafe, noticed a motorcyclist fall and lose consciousness.

As soon as I saw the person collapse, my body moved before I could even assess the situation.

— Park Kang-ryunDescribing her immediate reaction to seeing the man collapse on the road.

Witnessing the man experiencing muscle rigidity and seizures, and observing his breathing and pulse rapidly decline, the nurses immediately rushed to his aid. Park Kang-ryun began chest compressions while Ju Hye-won worked to secure the patient's airway, providing critical first aid until emergency services arrived.

At that moment, my body just moved on its own.

— Park Kang-ryunReflecting on her actions during the emergency.

They continued CPR for approximately three minutes until the 119 emergency medical team arrived. The nurses remained at the scene, monitoring the patient's condition even as paramedics administered further treatment, including using an automated external defibrillator (AED). Their swift intervention helped the patient regain color before being transferred to Gangneung Asan Hospital.

I believe anyone in the same situation would have acted the same way.

— Ju Hye-wonCommenting on her and her colleague's response to the emergency.

The patient has since made a full recovery and was discharged from the hospital on May 29. The nurses expressed their relief, with Park stating, "At that moment, my body just moved on its own," and Ju adding, "I believe anyone in the same situation would have acted the same way." The hospital highlighted that regular CPR training for all staff contributed to this life-saving outcome.

Hearing that the patient recovered and was discharged from the hospital is the greatest reward.

— Ju Hye-wonExpressing her feelings after learning of the patient's recovery.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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