Auckland Teacher Highlights Importance of First Aid After Reviving Cyclist
North Shore teacher Bridget Maffey says first aid ‘very important’ after CPR revives cyclist
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Bridget Maffey, a teacher from Auckland's North Shore, emphasized the critical role of first aid training after successfully performing CPR on cyclist Steve Ramdhanie, who collapsed from a cardiac arrest on March 28. Maffey, who was returning from a movie with her son, had maintained her first aid skills through courses provided by St John.
- 01Bridget Maffey performed CPR on Steve Ramdhanie after he suffered a cardiac arrest while cycling.
- 02The incident occurred on March 28 on Fairview Ave in Albany, Auckland.
- 03Maffey was returning home from the movies with her son when she found Ramdhanie.
- 04She emphasized the importance of first aid training, calling it 'very important.'
- 05Maffey has kept her first aid skills current through St John courses.
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Bridget Maffey, a relief and special education teacher from Auckland's North Shore, recently highlighted the significance of first aid training after she successfully revived cyclist Steve Ramdhanie. On March 28, while returning home from a movie with her son, Maffey encountered Ramdhanie, who had collapsed from a cardiac arrest on Fairview Ave in Albany. Acting quickly, she performed CPR, which ultimately saved his life. Maffey expressed her gratitude for the first aid courses provided by St John, stating that keeping her skills updated is crucial. Her experience underscores the vital role that first aid knowledge can play in emergency situations.
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This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of first aid training in the community, potentially encouraging more residents to take first aid courses.
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