A Surrey birthday boy saved a man with CPR. Justin Drake never imagined that on his birthday he will be helping someone else.

Birthday hero on the rescue

The 29-year old Surrey man was returning home after enjoying his birthday dinner with his brother Josh, 23-years old. They saw a truck with its driver’s side door open, sitting in the right lane of Highway 10 near 144^th Street. A female jogger was on her phone, calling emergency 911 for the driver. The driver was a 66-year old Delta man who was clutching at his chest.

Edmonton first aid — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential technique that can save lives.

The Surrey brothers who were both trained in first aid were among the bystanders and police officers who performed CPR on the distressed driver until an ambulance came to transport him to a healthcare facility where he is reportedly recovering.

A nurse also stopped and helped followed by an off-duty ER doctor who was still in his scrubs. More police arrived and an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used several times before the ambulance transported the man.

According to Surrey RCMP Sergeant Alanna Dunlop, the rapid response by the attending officers and civilians were vital to the positive outcome. The incident also serves as a reminder to the public about the importance of having basic training since emergencies can occur unexpectedly.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential technique that can save lives. Immediate delivery of this life-saving technique can improve the outcome during emergencies.

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