Medical emergency in the food court
In April 2024, the Security team responded to a medical emergency in the food court.
Security Guard Ebosetale Abor-Gabriel was the first to respond, and observed an adult female who had collapsed to the ground. Abor-Gabriel quickly tended to the individual and notified all other units of the situation, while, with the assistance of an unidentified patron, placed the individual in the recovery position after noticing that she was unconscious and struggling to breathe.
Shortly thereafter, Site Supervisor Dalvir Singh and Shift Supervisor Ramandeep Mander arrived on scene to assist with the situation. The patron who was helping stated that she observed the woman convulsing prior to the arrival of security, and suggested that the medical emergency may have been the result of a seizure.
Security Guard Akhil Jose arrived on the scene with medical equipment. While waiting for paramedics to arrive, Shift Supervisor Mander observed that the woman’s vital signs were quickly plummeting while her breathing and heart rate were decreasing. As a result, Site Supervisor Singh readied the AED as the team prepared to initiate CPR. Security Guard Abor-Gabriel observed that the woman’s airway was being obstructed by a clenched jaw, and was able to free her airway, which in turn allowed her breathing rate to increase and she quickly regained consciousness.
The security team then waited with the individual until paramedics arrived and transported her to a nearby hospital. Their quick thinking and communication during the intense situation helped to relieve the woman’s symptoms and prevented the situation from worsening.
Thank you to the whole team!
Canadian Security Lifesaver Association®