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Saudi Arabia: Swift action saves life of Umrah performer at Grand Mosque

A Pakistani man in his fifties has been found unconscious and not breathing at the King Fahd Walkway.

In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of Pakistani pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest while performing the rituals of Umrah in the Grand Mosque of Makkah.

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The SRCA received an alert at 11:19 am on Friday, October 25, reporting an unconscious Umrah performer at the King Fahd Walkway

The ambulance teams reached the site immediately, finding the pilgrim, a man in his fifties, unconscious and not breathing, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

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Utilizing the defibrillator (AED) available at the Grand Mosque, the SRCA team promptly initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using the “LUCAS” device.

Fortunately, their efforts paid off, and the pilgrim’s pulse returned

After his condition stabilized, the pilgrim was subsequently transported to a medical facility for further care.

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This post was last modified on October 27, 2024 5:02 pm

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Sakina Fatima

Sakina Fatima, a digital journalist with Siasat.com, has a master's degree in business administration and is a graduate in mass communication and journalism. Sakina covers topics from the Middle East, with a leaning towards human interest issues.

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