Two agents of the National Police are conducting this operation. Heimlich maneuver to a man in pain drowning in Torrezno He prevented her from drowning in a bar in Alicante.
The events took place on Thursday morning in a bar in the northern district of Alicante, when two painters, father and son, were having lunch. At that time, two National Police agents, who were also in the cafeteria, were called by one of the painters, who shouted “he’s choking, please” and asked the agents for help as his father was in danger of drowning.
Agents confirmed that the affected man was unable to breathe and He gave clear signs that his airways were blocked. and you are in danger of drowning.
At that time, the agents gave instructions to our command room for medical teams to go to the scene, and considering the seriousness of the situation, they began rescue efforts when they saw that this person’s life was in danger. maneuver Heimlich.
After agents applied the technique, the victim began breathing again. but he quickly told the agents again that his airways were still blocked. He is relieved by the other agent during the maneuver.
A few seconds after performing the maneuver in question, the assistant He threw a piece of torrezno out of his mouth that was blocking his throat. and this was causing him to suffocate.
After being helped by agents, the man began breathing normally, was able to speak without any obstruction, and thanked the agents for the assistance provided, saying: “You saved my life.” The man left the bar on his own and did not require medical attention, according to agents.
200 years
This Saturday, the National Police celebrates its 200th anniversary since its founding, and the work that this institution has carried out and has done over all these years is reflected not only on a professional level, but also on a human level, in terms of the prevention and prosecution of crime. whenever and wherever the citizen needs it.
For this one continuing education throughout your professional career Participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation courses and the use of defibrillators are of great interest both professionally and personally, so that one has the knowledge to apply them at any time in emergency situations.
57-year-old Jose Vicente did not want to miss this opportunity and came on such an important day as this Saturday for the National Police. Send a letter of thanks to the two agents who saved your life last Thursday..