Sudden Cardiac Arrest Stories: Chris Solomons & a Now Famous Cardiac Arrest
Chris Solomons shares his amazing story from July, 2010.
Not only is Chris a flight paramedic, who has a history of saving lives, he's a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) survivor.
He got a feeling and knew something wasn't right. He was driving and decided not to return home because he knew nobody was there. He mind was saying "your colleagues are at work." Luckily his mind won.
Pins-and-needles extended to his arms and his legs. He was driving down the speedway, knowing he was having a heart attack. He tried to ring "999" but the pain worsened.
He knew enough to take the backroads because he "didn't want to take anyone else out" on a busy roadway should he fall unconscious. Luckily, he arrived at work, where his life-saving friends were available to help.
Watch and listen to Chris' story in his own words.
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Survived 40 minute cardiac arrest and was air lifted to hospital great to see ya up and about
I'm 52 I've been watching Chris's cardiac arrest video once a year to remind myself to make better eat choices, go for a walk or a run daily and get a check up regularly. It is such a fantastic tool. All the best Chris!
In December 2020 I suffered a heart attack followed by 5 VF arrests. Luckily I had people around for the 1st attack and in hospital for the other 4 cardiac arrests. Thankful to be alive. 5 stents and an ICD in situ still recovering now.
@avivesolutions
2 жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that it all worked out!
Chris I've met you and you are fantastic a true survivor
Amazing Chris that even 10 years after this traumatic incident where you terribly suffered from cardiac arrest, you turned it into positive by doing those talks around the world and educating others on how important it is to stay healthy and learn CPR. Also the fact that you still work for the Yorkshire Ambulance service for so many years going strong after all of that is very commendable. The team who saved you at work and you are all heroes. It's also great to hear that you were able to recover and go back to work within just three months after your cardiac arrest.
@avivesolutions
2 жыл бұрын
we couldn't agree more. Well stated!
Love Chris Solomons. Paramedic from Canada.
I watch Chris's CPR video all the time. So glad you made it, mate. You are loved. In the future, I know you Brits like to "carry on" and everything, but just call emergency when you have these symptoms.
I'm glad that Cris Solomons survived the cardiac arrest
Love Chris's story! Invaluable information and so real. How to see him again. I'm s two year survivor...
Just done a st John's ambulance first aid at work course with sue folk's fantastic trainer with loads of knowledge and recommended me to give this a watch just shows the importance of cpr and how important it is for more people to be trained in first aid 👍
@avivesolutions
Жыл бұрын
So glad you found this useful!
thanks for the information
This just happened to me on March 02, 2022. In all I Coded Three times full arrest. I just came home today March 17, 2022 after getting an ICD ( Internal Cardiac Defibrillator ) installed. I remember the shocks and it felt like getting kicked by a mule. Mr Solomons, we have seen both side of the spectrum where we lived and died. I hope you are doing well!
@avivesolutions
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story. We wish you all of the best in your recovery.
This is so incredible, great job everybody!
@avivesolutions
2 жыл бұрын
We couldn't agree more. Great story and Chris has been a wonderful advocate to promote CPR and AEDs!
A Very important testimony and story!!! thank you Chris! best of health to you😃
Chris unbelievable story and I also had the same nov 22..4 shocks later out of hosptal setting like you..very lucky.but also forever greatfull to NWAS....now awaiting a ICD as my EF is 35 percent..total occlusion window maker style...respect buddy any tips help appreciated...kind regards
Nice to hear your story and see you doing well! Very inspiring.... will be signing up for a CPR course...
What a nice man!
Chris, good onya from DownUnder!
Best decision was to get to the airport where someone could help
Very similar experience on 23rd January 2023.
I hope he quit smoking. Seems like a down-to-earth lovely bloke. Thank lord he survived.
Thank god he didn't drive home
i bet they told you to quit smoking.
Is he still alive?
he look younger today
So this happened again since you had a heart attack at work??
This sounds more like a heart attack than a cardiac arrest.
@joshuaromanowski3039
2 жыл бұрын
It was a heart attack that caused the arrest
@malibustacy3606
2 жыл бұрын
@@joshuaromanowski3039 That's what happened to me, a 10 minute heart attack that progressed to a VF arrest which lasted 20 minutes.
@avivesolutions
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Thanks for clarifying. For those interested in learning more about the differences between SCA and a heart attack: avive.life/guides/cardiac-arrest-vs-heart-attack/
@lilcam-qk9mp
Жыл бұрын
He had a massive heart attack and didnt realize and had the arrest at work theres a bbc show that got it on camera
No mention of God saving hi, smoking or a horrible diet. Jesus is the one that should be praised for letting him live.