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A 13-year-old Northwest Guilford Middle School student died after suffering cardiac arrest during football practice; family and community remember him and call for broader, more accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Olympic bronze medalist Jenny Simpson collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest during a Raleigh community running event. Bystanders performed CPR and used an on-site AED, saving her life. She was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) and now lives with a pacemaker/defibrillator, unable to return to competitive running and adjusting to a new normal while treasuring recovery and family.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save a 3-year-old from drowning at a Las Vegas pool by providing an AED and assisting a doctor in performing CPR. Morris knew about AEDs thanks to a training given by the team’s head of sports medicine, and he credited Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered a cardiac arrest on the field in January, for his quick reaction. The child was released from the hospital the next day.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save a drowning child in a Las Vegas hotel pool by providing an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and assisting with CPR compressions. Morris credited the team's recent CPR, AED, and first aid training for knowing the proper protocols. The Rams confirmed the incident, and Morris mentioned recent tragedies in the NFL community that helped increase "awareness and preparedness" in situations like this.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save a drowning child in a Las Vegas hotel pool by providing an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and assisting with CPR compressions. Morris credited recent CPR, AED, and first aid training for knowing the proper protocols and mentioned the increased awareness and preparedness in situations like this due to recent incidents involving other NFL players. The Rams confirmed the incident and Morris's actions.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save a drowning child in a Las Vegas hotel pool by providing an automatic external defibrillator (AED) and assisting with CPR compressions. Morris credited the team's recent CPR, AED, and first aid training for knowing the proper protocols. The Rams confirmed the incident, and Morris mentioned recent events that helped increase "awareness and preparedness" in situations like this.
Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Raheem Morris helped save a child who was drowning in a Las Vegas hotel pool by providing an automatic external defibrillator and assisting a doctor on site with CPR. Morris credited the Rams' recent training on CPR and AED for knowing what was needed to save the boy.
Commotio cordis is a rare but serious medical condition that can cause sudden cardiac arrest after a blunt impact to the chest during a narrow window in the heart rhythm. It is most common in young male athletes and is often caused by baseballs, softballs, lacrosse balls, hockey pucks, or physical contact from other athletes. Immediate emergency response, including CPR and the use of an AED, can increase survival rates. Prevention measures include learning the signs of commotio cordis, keeping an AED on hand, training in CPR, and adapting athletic activities to avoid hard blows to the chest.
Carolina Panthers hosted CPR and AED training and education courses for employees of Tepper Sports Entertainment, players on the Panthers roster, and season-ticket holders. The event was inspired by the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, which aims to improve nationwide CPR education and AED access. Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest during a game last season, teamed up with the Panthers for the event. The David and Nicole Tepper Foundation also made a donation to the American Heart Association to support further efforts to spread the availability and awareness of life-saving measures.