Paul Benson, who collapsed in a London station, was saved by the quick actions of nearby healthcare professionals who performed CPR and used a defibrillator. After undergoing bypass surgery, he praised those who helped him and emphasized the importance of community involvement. He also supports a campaign for more defibrillators in underserved areas, highlighting the disparities in access and outcomes for cardiac arrest victims. The paramedic he met expressed the significance of seeing a successful recovery from such a serious event.
It's important that Londoners aren't frightened to stop and help. It's very easy to walk past but those who step in can save lives.
Without a defibrillator, I wouldn't be here.
It was great to meet Paul and see such a positive outcome for him. This was my first time meeting someone I've treated who suffered a cardiac arrest.
Our analysis has revealed that dozens of neighbourhoods are 'defibrillator deserts' where there is little or no access to a life-saving device.
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