Monday, January 05, 2009

My husband the hero

Well, I have to brag. Jeff's sense of "calm" whenever things just aren't that way never ceases to amaze me... I just wish I could have witnessed the great thing he did this morning.

While working out before work, in the Anadarko facilities, he heard someone calling for help and was quick to a scene of a man that had a heart attack. While one woman who was certified got CPR started, Jeff got the defibrillator going and shocked the man's chest! I can only imagine how well he must have kept his cool until the ambulance got there, just knowing how he is.

They got a report later that the man had to be shocked a few more times on the way to the hospital, where they opened him up to find a blood clot and one artery that was 99% blocked. They were very impressed by the work done at the Anadarko facility, telling his wife that most people that have that kind of a heart attack never even make it to the hospital.
From what I understand, Jeff was one of three people that took care of this man and I am very proud of him. Emails were circulated around his work praising that group of three very brave people. I am certified in CPR, but the idea of ever having to actually use it scares me very much.
Anyway, Jeff would be embarrassed if he knew I was posting this, but I just had to share how proud I am of him!

1 comment:

The Currie Family said...

Wow, I am impressed!! I think I would be way nervous in a situation liket that!