Jerry Laird had no pulse onstage which prompted the crowd to perform CPR. A Charlottetown man suffered a heart attack while playing on stage at a local bar. After the incident, he owes his life to the people in the audience who helped.

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Two women in the crowd who had medical training hopped on stage and helped in reviving the musician. A registered nurse, Colleen Murphy, and her friends started coming to the Saturday blues jam at The Factory Cookhouse & Dancehall a couple of months ago.

Jerry Laird was in the middle of playing one of his tunes when he collapsed to the floor and had no pulse. Murphy started mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while her friend starts the chest compressions. After 10 minutes, 2 paramedics arrived and took over. This was followed by another EMS in which defibrillation was started.

Do not lose hope

According to Murphy, it was not looking good after the 4^th shock was delivered. The emergency team had already given 2 different medications. Laird was shocked 4 times and it has been already 30 minutes of CPR. On the 5^th shock, Laird started to breathe and the crowd broke into cheers.

Edmonton first aid — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life during emergencies.

Laird is currently in a healthcare facility in Halifax waiting for a triple bypass. He is in a good condition thanks to the strangers who restored his breathing.

CPR and AED

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life during emergencies. Prompt delivery of these measures can mean a difference between life and death.

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