Airport staff awarded for saving man's life
EEASTAirport staff have been commended for saving a man's life after he had a sudden cardiac arrest while passing through the terminal.
David Marshall, aged in his 70s, suddenly collapsed at London Stansted Airport in Essex on his journey to France in June.
Sophie Bauer, Toby Swain, and Trevor Garrod promptly performed CPR and deployed a defibrillator, and at the end of November, were presented with commendations.
"They certainly gave me a second chance and I'm very grateful to them," said Mr Marshall, from Nottinghamshire, who was taken to Basildon Hospital after the incident.
"I've experienced no memory loss, personality change, or loss of intellectual faculty, which is an amazing achievement."
East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust chief executive Neill Moloney said: "The airport staff responded with speed, skill, and professionalism.
"Their actions undoubtedly contributed to the high standard of care delivered under pressure."
The ambulance crew arrived within four minutes and paramedic Chris Green said: "It's no exaggeration to say that the team's incredible efforts made our crew's job significantly easier.
"Their early interventions and coordinated response were instrumental in getting such a good outcome for Mr Marshall."
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