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Sudden cardiac arrest. Care and treatment post incident

Posted By Steven234

"Sudden cardiac arrest. Care and treatment post incident"

About: Cardiology / Arrhythmia Nurses Cardiology / Cardiac Physiology Cardiology / Cardiac Rehabilitation Ninewells Hospital / Cardiology Scottish Ambulance Service / Emergency Ambulance

(as the patient),

I had a sudden cardiac arrest whilst playing football (early 30s).

I was given CPR and shocked by a defibrillator three times to bring me back on the park. I was then treated as paramedics arrived on scene and then taken to Ninewells hospital and cared for in ward 21 Cardiac Care Unit (CCU).

I received fantastic care for my stay in ward 21 and I could not praise the staff enough. It was a traumatic and life changing event but I feel confident I can return to normality. I gained that confidence from the staff and care I received in ward 21. 

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Response from David King, Patient Experience Coordinator, Corporate Affairs, Scottish Ambulance Service last month
David King
Patient Experience Coordinator, Corporate Affairs,
Scottish Ambulance Service

Submitted on 15/03/2024 at 11:38
Published on Care Opinion at 11:38

Dear Steven234

Thank you for sharing your amazing story! It is wonderful to hear that you are happy with the fantastic care you received from all concerned.

If you would like me to pass on your thanks to the paramedics may I ask that you contact our Patient Experience Team with your name, Care Opinion name and the address and date we attended.

I do hope you're recovery continues well!

Kindest regards

David

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Response from Stacy Teviotdale, Senior Charge Nurse, Medicine and Cardiovascular, NHS Tayside last month
Stacy Teviotdale
Senior Charge Nurse, Medicine and Cardiovascular,
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 15/03/2024 at 11:57
Published on Care Opinion at 11:57

Thanks Steven for your kind words after a traumatic event. I will pass on to all the team members involved. We wish you all the best in your continued recovery.

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Response from NHS Tayside last month
NHS Tayside

Submitted on 15/03/2024 at 13:37
Published on Care Opinion at 13:37

Thank you so much for sharing your story & your feedback Steven. We are delighted you are doing well & your experience was good.

The power of people knowing how to perform CPR & having access to AEDs is so important.

Keep well & thanks for sharing

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