Ottawa Valley First Aid

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Another First Aid Instructor joined the team! Rhys taught his first class with us today. Welcome to Renfrew County Rhys - we’re happy to have you with us!

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GIVEAWAY TIME It’s our 6th Anniversary and we want to celebrate so we’re giving away first aid kits this month! This week’s giveaway is for businesses/groups/organizations! ... Tag or message us a business, group or organization who you would like to nominate as this week’s recipient of a first aid kit. We have kits for small and large workplaces and can ship or deliver within Renfrew County. Contest closes on Thursday at midnight and the draw will be held on Friday. Thank you for your nominations and suggestions!

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"We’d like to introduce our newest CPR instructor, Smokey Bear." - Humble Fire Rescue

On Wednesday, September 23, the Ottawa Central Ambulance Communications Centre received two calls reporting that a female in her 20s had collapsed on the sidewa...lk in front of Chapel Hill Catholic School, located in the Innes Ward. Two Molly Maid Canada employees witnessed the fall and without hesitation they came to her aid and immediately called 9-1-1. They were connected with Ambulance Communications Officer (ACO) Stefanie who, based on the information received during the call, identified that this person was in a life-threatening condition and required CPR. She remained on the phone with the caller who promptly initiated chest compressions until further help arrived. At the same time, a second call was received from someone who also witnessed the woman collapse and they were connected with ACO Chantale. Chantale identified that the nearby school would likely have a public access defibrillator (PAD) and instructed the caller to send someone to retrieve it, while simultaneously ensuring that chest compressions had been initiated. A Canada Post employee who had stopped to help was sent to retrieve the PAD and instructions were given on how to use it. After properly applying the PAD, one shock was delivered to the patient. Patrol officers from the Ottawa Police Service - Service de police d'Ottawa Frontline Directorate, firefighters from Ottawa Fire Services’ Station 54, alongside two paramedic units from the Ottawa Paramedic Service, arrived on scene. Paramedics Martin, Sylvain and Daniel assumed patient care with the support of our allied agencies and continued chest compressions with the assistance of an automated chest compression machine (ACCM) and administered one additional defibrillator shock. A pulse was regained, and rapid transport was initiated to Hôpital Montfort, where patient care was transferred to the awaiting medical and nursing staff in serious condition. The Montfort’s Emergency department team stabilized the patient before she was transferred to the ICU where her situation improved steadily, thanks to the great work of the intensive care team. Over the next two weeks, the patient was kept under observation by cardiology specialists and underwent a recovery period. Earlier this month, she was transferred to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute where she underwent a minor procedure by a team of highly trained specialists and was discharged the following day. This event is just one more example of the true acts of heroism we see when members of our community come together to help one another. The individuals who came to this woman’s aid that day saved her life. Without their rapid recognition of a person in distress, call to 9-1-1 and initiation of CPR with assistance from an AED, we would not be able to report this good news story. Our most sincere thanks to the bystanders involved, as well as our partners from Ottawa Police Service, Ottawa Fire Service as well as to the employees of Molly Maid, Canada Post and Chapel Hill Catholic School Patient care updates were received from Montfort Hospital and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute with consent from the patient. Please note that Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) are terms referring to defibrillator devices available to the public. We encourage all members of the public to become trained in CPR/AED use as these are key factors in the Chain of Survival for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. In the event that you witness a medical emergency and are not trained in CPR or AED use, our Ambulance Communication Officers are trained to provide Over-the-Phone CPR instructions as well as help you locate and use the nearest AED/PAD. Visit www.ottawa.ca/CPR to learn more about First Aid and CPR courses offered through the City of Ottawa ~ Le mercredi 23 septembre dernier, le centre intégré de répartition des ambulances (CIRA) d'Ottawa a reçu deux appels signalant qu'une femme âgée d'une vingtaine d'années venait de s’effondrer sur le trottoir en face de l'école catholique Chapel Hill, située dans le quartier Innes. Deux employées de la compagnie Molly Maid ont été témoins de la chute et, sans hésitation, sont se immédiatement portés à son secours et ont composé le 9-1-1. Elles ont été mises en communication avec l'agent de communication des ambulances (ACA) Stefanie qui, se basant sur les informations obtenues lors de l'appel, a identifié que cette personne était dans un état très grave et aurait besoin de manoeuvres de réanimation cardio-respiratoire (RCR). Stefanie est restée au téléphone avec l'appelant qui a rapidement commencé des compressions thoraciques et poursuivi celles-ci jusqu'à l'arrivée des équipes d’urgence. Un second appel a été simultanément reçu au CIRA de quelqu'un qui a également été témoin de l'effondrement de la femme. Cette personne a été mise en communication avec l'ACA Chantale. Chantale lui a rapidement indiqué que l'école devant laquelle elle se trouvait disposerait probablement d'un défibrillateur d’accès au public (DAP) et a demandé à l’appelante d'envoyer quelqu'un pour l’obtenir, tout en s'assurant que les compressions thoraciques étaient toujours effectuées. Ayant été informé de ceci, un employé de Postes Canada qui s'était arrêté pour aider se dirigera immédiatement vers l’école afin de récupérer le DAP. Des instructions ont été données sur la façon de l'utiliser et, après avoir correctement appliqué l’appareil, un choc a été administré au patient. Des agents de première ligne du Service de police d'Ottawa, des pompiers de la caserne 54 du Service des incendies d'Ottawa, ainsi que deux unités paramédicales du Service paramédic d'Ottawa, sont arrivés sur les lieux peu de temps après. Les paramédics Martin, Sylvain et Daniel ont pris en charge le patient et, avec le soutien des intervenants des agences alliées, ont poursuivi les compressions thoraciques à l'aide d'un appareil de compression thoracique automatisé et ont administré un choc de défibrillation supplémentaire. Un retour de circulation spontanée a été noté (pouls rétabli) et un transport rapide vers l'hôpital Montfort s’ensuit. Une fois à destination, les soins ont été transférés au personnel médical et infirmier qui avait été préalablement alerté. L'équipe du service des urgences de Montfort a stabilisé la patiente avant qu'elle ne soit transférée aux soins intensifs où sa situation s'est constamment améliorée, grâce à l'excellent travail des membres de cette équipe. Au cours des deux semaines suivantes, la patiente a été gardée en observation par des spécialistes en cardiologie et y passa une période de rétablissement. Plus tôt ce mois-ci, elle a été transférée à l'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'Ottawa où elle a subi une intervention mineure par une équipe de spécialistes hautement qualifiés. Elle a reçu son congé de l’hôpital la journée suivante. Cet événement n'est qu'un exemple des véritables actes d'héroïsme que nous constatons lorsque les membres de notre communauté s’unissent pour s'entraider. Les personnes qui sont venues à l'aide de cette femme ce jour-là lui ont sauvé la vie. Sans leur reconnaissance rapide d’une personne en détresse, l'appel immédiat au 9-1-1 et l'initiation des manoeuvres de RCR (avec l'aide d'un DEA), nous ne serions pas en mesure de rapporter cette bonne nouvelle aujourd’hui. Nos plus sincères remerciements aux passants concernés, à nos partenaires du Service de police d'Ottawa, du Service des incendies d'Ottawa ainsi qu’aux employés de Molly Maid, de Postes Canada et de l'école catholique de Chapel Hill. Les informations de suivi ont été reçues de l'hôpital Montfort et de l'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'Ottawa avec le consentement de la patiente. Veuillez noter que les termes défibrillateur externe automatisé (DEA) et défibrillateurs d'accès public (DAP) font référence à des appareils de défibrillation accessibles au public. Nous encourageons tout le monde à suivre une formation de RCR et à l'utilisation des DEA, car ce sont des facteurs clés de la chaîne de survie en cas d'arrêt cardiaque soudain. Si vous êtes témoin d'une urgence médicale et que vous n'êtes pas formé à l'utilisation de la RCR ou du DEA, nos agents de communication des ambulances sont formés pour vous fournir des instructions de RCR par téléphone ainsi que pour vous aider à localiser et à utiliser le DEA/DAP le plus proche. Visitez le site www.ottawa.ca/fr/RCR pour en savoir plus sur les cours de premiers soins et de RCR offerts par la Ville d'Ottawa Photo credit: CBC Ottawa

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EDIT: Congratulations to this week’s winner - Christine Durig Taylor! GIVEAWAY TIME It’s our 6th Anniversary and we want to celebrate! ... We’re giving away first aid kits this month! It’s super easy to enter to win a first aid kit this week: - SHARE this post - LIKE or even LOVE this post - If you want, leave us a comment Contest is open to all; however, you must be able to pick up the prize in Renfrew or Pembroke. Contest closes on Friday at midnight and winner will be drawn on Saturday. Good luck!

Moments like these remind us all why learning CPR is so important: this summer, Jonathan used his CPR training to help save his neighbour Albert's life! Learn ...CPR. You could save a life....Years of training, certification and recertification for lifeguarding and first aid at school kicked in. Well done, Jonathan!

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If you’re part of the % that does not have first aid training, we’d love to have you join us on an upcoming course. Check out our public schedule at www.ottawavalleyfirstaid.com or contact us to schedule a private group training.

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Update: (September 18) Erin Phillips-Broome's name was chosen for this giveaway. We think everyone should have a first aid kit, so we are giving one away to an Ottawa Valley First Aid Facebook friend or follower!

Need a First Aid and/or CPR certification? Contact us for private group bookings or register online for a public course at https://ottawavalleyfirstaid.com/upcoming-courses/

Happy World First Aid Day!

We have SEVEN classes running this weekend in Renfrew County! Thank you for continuing to choose Ottawa Valley First Aid for your first aid training needs and requirements! We are so thankful, we’re surprising some people with giveaways this weekend!

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UPDATE: August 30 10:30am - Utta's name was chosen for the giveaway! It’s giveaway time! We’re giving away a FIRST AID KIT this weekend.

Do you need to recertify your First Aid and/or CPR? We have two options in September. Register online or contact us for more information.

Does your group, business or organization need first aid training? We provide certification and non-certification courses on times/days that work best for you. Complete the training at your location or use one of ours. Get in touch with us for more information and to book your course. We are now booking into 2021!

We love winning and we think you do too! Watch our page this week for our next giveaway!

Are you looking for a first aid course? We have four public courses available in September! These courses have an online component (equivalent to one day in class) and one day in class to practice hands on skills. Register online or get in touch with us if you’d rather pay by EFT or register by phone.

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Our classes keep filling to capacity so we’ve added another course in Renfrew! If you need a Standard First Aid/CPR course this month, join us for a Blended course (one day completed online and one day - August 20 - completed in class). Registration is available online at https://ottawavalleyfirstaid.com/upcoming-courses/