CPR

A man retrieved in a condominium pool receives CPR

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A security guard discovered a man at the bottom of a pool. It was on the 27th floor of the building near Lafontaine Park around 5:20 AM.

Watery ordeal

A man possibly in his 30s was found unconscious early on Sunday morning. He was found in the indoor pool of a condominium complex in Papineau Ave. in Montreal.

Based on the reports, CPR was performed and the man was transported to a healthcare facility but in a critical condition. According to the preliminary details, the possible cause is an accident.

CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life.

Importance of first aid training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.

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For more information, check out these sources:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/first-aid/cpr/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation

https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/qa/what-is-cardiopulmonary-resuscitationcpr

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