The American Red Cross presented three of its top lifesaving awards to employees of the Cliffs Communities in Travelers Rest Thursday, October 21.
On November 16, 2009, Vance Ferrigno, trained in American Red Cross CPR/AED-Adult, helped save the life of Donald C. Brown. While exercising, Donald Brown collapsed and fell between two treadmills at the Cliffs Valley Wellness Center. Vance Ferrigno heard his name being called by Carol Barre when she realized that Mr. Brown had fallen. Upon finding Mr. Brown, Vance and another member moved him from between the treadmills. Finding no signs of life, Vance called for someone to get the AED and started CPR. Carol called 9-1-1 and asked another member to get Lisa Davis, another staff member, out of her class. Carol gave Lisa the AED and directed her to the fitness room. When Lisa entered the room, she opened the AED and handed the pads to Vance. After they were attached, he requested a breathing barrier from Lisa. She left the fitness room to get the mask and when she returned the AED was analyzing. A shock was advised and Vance pushed the button to deliver the shock after making sure everyone was clear. After the shock, Vance could feel Mr. Brown's pulse slowly coming back but his breathing was still very shallow so he administered another breath which seemed to get his breathing back in rhythm. Lisa and Vance continued to monitor breathing and pulse until EMS arrived and took over. Without a doubt, the skills learned in the American Red Cross Health & Safety Services course and used by Vance Ferrigno contributed to saving Donald C. Brown's life.
This action exemplifies the highest degree of concern of one human being for another who is in distress.
On November 16, 2009, Vance Ferrigno, trained in American Red Cross CPR/AED-Adult, helped save the life of Donald C. Brown. While exercising, Donald Brown collapsed and fell between two treadmills at the Cliffs Valley Wellness Center. Vance Ferrigno heard his name being called by Carol Barre when she realized that Mr. Brown had fallen. Upon finding Mr. Brown, Vance and another member moved him from between the treadmills. Finding no signs of life, Vance called for someone to get the AED and started CPR. Carol called 9-1-1 and asked another member to get Lisa Davis, another staff member, out of her class. Carol gave Lisa the AED and directed her to the fitness room. When Lisa entered the room, she opened the AED and handed the pads to Vance. After they were attached, he requested a breathing barrier from Lisa. She left the fitness room to get the mask and when she returned the AED was analyzing. A shock was advised and Vance pushed the button to deliver the shock after making sure everyone was clear. After the shock, Vance could feel Mr. Brown's pulse slowly coming back but his breathing was still very shallow so he administered another breath which seemed to get his breathing back in rhythm. Lisa and Vance continued to monitor breathing and pulse until EMS arrived and took over. Without a doubt, the skills learned in the American Red Cross Health & Safety Services course and used by Vance Ferrigno contributed to saving Donald C. Brown's life.
This action exemplifies the highest degree of concern of one human being for another who is in distress.
Vance Ferrigno, Noland Meyers, Ann Wright, Donald Brown, Lisa Davis, Carol Barre
Awards presented include:
Letter of Commendation – Carol Barre
Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action – Lisa Davis
Lifesaving Award for the Professional Responder – Vance Ferrigno
These awards recognize individuals or teams of individuals who help save or sustain a person’s life. The Lifesaving Award for the Professional Responder is one of the highest awards given by the American Red Cross.
Nearly 300,000 lives are lost each year to sudden cardiac arrest; 94,000 people die annually from fatal trauma injuries; 7,000 people drown each year. American Red Cross Health & Safety training gives individuals the knowledge and skills needed to prevent, respond to, and reduce suffering caused by sudden cardiac arrest and injury. Individuals can register for Red Cross training by contacting their local Red Cross Chapter.
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