A 37-year old stabbing victim was resuscitated with CPR. The man is fighting for his life after police found him without a pulse early Sunday morning.
Stabbing incident
Insp. Dean Robinson stated that officers found the man lying unconscious in the intersection at Main and Hastings street at around 1:30 AM and quickly performed CPR on him.
They were able to resuscitate him just before the arrival of the ambulance paramedics. He was then quickly rushed to a healthcare facility for emergency surgery where he remains in critical condition.
A 22-year old New Westminster man was arrested in the 600-block of Quebec Street shortly after. He is facing undisclosed charges. The detectives from the Vancouver Police Department Major Crime Section were called in to conduct the investigation.
Saving a life
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that can help save lives. It is vital to perform this procedure right away to improve the chances of survival during emergencies.
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Learn how to help by enrolling in a first aid course and for more information, check out these sources:
WebMD: First Aid for Bleeding, Cuts, and Wounds
Healthline: Essential CPR Techniques for First Aid
Wikipedia: Understanding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)