A woman whose twin sister choked to death urges first aid training for all drivers. Her twin sister died after choking while on a Para Transpo bus since the operator did not know how to perform CPR.
Para Transpo is Ottawa’s door-to-door transit service for disabled transit users. It was last September when Galina Kamienski was riding on the service when she lost consciousness.
The family primarily believed that Galina had a heart attack but later discovered that she was choking on candy while in the vehicle. She died in a healthcare facility after a few days. The family was also shocked when they knew that the driver of the bus who had known her sister for almost 3 decades, did not know what to do when he arrived at Galina’s stop and found her unconscious in the vehicle.
According to Kamienski, she assumed that since the drivers were dealing with vulnerable individuals, they have taken first aid and CPR training.
Voluntary training
Although the city offers first aid and CPR training to all city employees, the training is only voluntary for the Para Transpo drivers of Ottawa.
The organization is also working on creating a new first aid program for Para Transpo drivers with the help of Ottawa Paramedic Services.
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Immediate delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. This life-saving technique significantly improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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