Saudi Arabia: Quick response saves life of 70-year-old near Prophet's Mosque
Team restores patient’s pulse in five minutes with CPR before transferring to hospital
Riyadh: The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Madinah successfully saved the life of a 70-year-old patient who suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest near the Prophet's Mosque.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Zahrani, Director General of the SRCA Madinah branch, stated that an emergency call was received about a patient in distress. A specialised ambulance team, equipped with motorcycles for rapid response, was immediately dispatched to the scene.
Within five minutes, the team successfully restored the patient's pulse using CPR, in accordance with approved medical protocols. The patient was then transported to the hospital for further treatment.
This incident highlights the SRCA's commitment to enhancing emergency response plans by utilising modern technology, such as motorcycle ambulances, to improve mobility and reduce response times in critical situations.