Students Save Instructor's Life During CPR Class in Dubai
He was teaching CPR — then his students used it to save him
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During a CPR training class in Appleton, emergency medical instructor Karl Arps suffered a cardiac arrest but was saved by his students using the techniques he had just taught. Their quick actions restored his pulse before paramedics arrived, highlighting the critical importance of CPR training.
- 01Instructor Karl Arps collapsed from cardiac arrest during a CPR lesson.
- 02His students quickly recognized the emergency and applied CPR techniques.
- 03Their swift response restored Arps' pulse before paramedics arrived.
- 04Arps underwent triple bypass surgery and credited his students with saving his life.
- 05The incident underscores the life-saving importance of CPR training.
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In a remarkable turn of events during a CPR training class in Appleton, emergency medical instructor Karl Arps collapsed from cardiac arrest while demonstrating the signs of distress. His students, initially thinking it was part of the lesson, quickly realized the situation was serious and sprang into action. They performed chest compressions and used a defibrillator, effectively applying the life-saving techniques Arps had taught them. Their prompt response restored his pulse before paramedics arrived. After undergoing triple bypass surgery, Arps is recovering and has credited his students for their heroic actions. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of CPR training, as immediate CPR can significantly increase survival chances during cardiac emergencies.
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This incident highlights the critical importance of CPR training in saving lives, potentially encouraging more people to learn these skills.
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