A cardiac arrest survivor has thanked the quick-thinking paramedics who saved his life this week by reuniting with them at Hollymoor Hub.
When Andy Peet called 999 with chest pain, Paramedics Hannah Grogan and Jennifer Allen-Goble responded to the call and after their assessment, they found Andy to be suffering a heart attack.
While en route to hospital, Andy went into cardiac arrest and Hannah and Jen worked to save Andy’s life. Thanks to their skill and calm professionalism, he was resuscitated with two shocks from a defibrillator and stabilised before reaching hospital.
After arrival at hospital, Andy had stents fitted and has since been discharged and is making a fantastic recovery. This week, he visited Hollymoor Ambulance Hub to personally thank Hannah and Jen for saving his life.
Andy said: “It was lovely to be able to see Hannah and Jen again and to thank them for their efforts to save my life.
“My consultant in hospital said that my outcome could have been very different if the crew had not arrived when they did, and I’m very grateful to have a second chance at life.”
Following reuniting with Andy, Hannah said: “It was a pleasure to see Andy today looking a lot better than when we first met him.
“This meeting allowed us to reflect on the privilege we carry in this job and reminds us of the reason we do it. Moments like this make it all worth it and will stay with us.”
Jen added: “It was lovely to meet Andy again under such positive circumstances. We’re so glad that our work made a difference and we’re touched by Andy’s efforts to thank us in person.”
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