CC MEETING: February 20, 2024
DATE: February 14, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Michael Thomson, Fire Chief
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
Title
Present Recognitions For Civilian Sudden Cardiac Arrest Life-Saving Efforts.
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BACKGROUND:
Presentation 1:
On August 5, 2023, Vicki Shupe and her husband Barney Shupe had been going about a typical Saturday morning that included a trip to the grocery store. Upon arriving back at their home, Mr. Shupe heard his wife call out from the kitchen. Concerned by the sound of her voice, Mr. Shupe hurried to check on her. He found Mrs. Shupe on the floor unresponsive and not breathing appropriately. Mr. Shupe quickly dialed 911 and was connected to NTECC Telecommunicator Kelcey Jenkins.
Through decisive questioning, Kelcey quickly recognized the need for CPR while dispatching CFR units to the scene. Kelcey relayed CPR instructions to Mr. Shupe and skillfully guided him in how to perform chest compressions. For several minutes, Mr. Shupe performed chest compressions on his wife prior to the arrival of E118 and M116. E118 arrived to find Mr. Shupe delivering chest compressions to Mrs. Shupe. E118 took over compressions, began ventilating Mrs. Shupe with high-flow oxygen, and connected her to a cardiac monitor. At the first pause in CPR for a rhythm check, E118 noted that Mrs. Shupe was in a shockable dysrhythmia. E118 defibrillated Mrs. Shupe restoring a cardiac rhythm with a pulse. M116 arrived on scene where they assisted E118 with stabilizing Mrs. Shupe and preparing her for transport to Medical City Lewisville. While en route to the hospital, M116 provided supportive care to Mrs. Shupe as she was beginning to become more responsive. M116 transferred the care of Mrs. Shupe to Medical City Lewisville where she was eventually discharged home to make a full recovery.
Without the quick actions of Mr. Shupe to call 911 and perform chest compressions under the skilled guidance of NTECC Telecommunicator Kelcey Jenkins, the outcome might not have been as favorable. CFR would like to thank both Barney Shupe and Kelcey Jenkins for contributing to our local chain of survival and helping CFR and Medical City Lewisville to save the life of Mrs. Vicki Shupe.
Fire Chief Michael Thomson will present recognition with a CFR Certificate and Challenge Coin to the following:
• Barney Shupe
• Kelcey Jenkins, NTECC
Presentation 2:
On January 7, 2024, Brenton Croley went out for a Sunday afternoon jog through the Carrollton trail system. Around the same time, a group of people had met up to play frisbee golf at Jimmy Porter Park. After finishing their round, friends Bekkah Dorrough, Chris Frazier, and Sterling Moxley were having a conversation in the parking lot before heading their separate ways. They had noticed Mr. Croley jogging along the trail, and a short time later, they saw him lying on the ground. Hurrying to his side, Bekkah called 911 while Chris and Sterling began assessing Mr. Croley’s condition. Bekkah was quickly connected with NTECC Telecommunicator Iisha Haggard. Through decisive questioning of the bystanders over speakerphone, Ms. Haggard quickly recognized the need for CPR and instructed the bystanders on how to perform chest compressions while dispatching CFR units to the scene.
Chris Sterling performed chest compressions for a couple of minutes under the excellent instruction of Ms. Haggard. M112 and E112 arrived on the scene to find Mr. Sterling performing CPR on Mr. Croley. CFR assumed care of Mr. Croley continuing chest compressions, beginning ventilations with high-flow oxygen, and connecting him to a cardiac monitor. After moving Mr. Croley to the back of the ambulance, M112 noted a shockable dysrhythmia on the monitor and defibrillated him. Following two more minutes of CPR, the crew noted a change in rhythm and discovered Mr. Croley had a pulse. While en route to Carrollton Regional Medical Center, M112 and E112 stabilized Mr. Croley, who became increasingly responsive. M112 transferred the care of Mr. Croley to Carrollton Regional Medical Center where he was eventually discharged home to make a full recovery.
Without the quick actions of Bekkah Dorrough, Chris Frazier, and Sterling Moxley to call 911 and perform chest compressions under the skilled guidance of NTECC Telecommunicator Iisha Haggard, the outcome might not have been as favorable. CFR would like to thank this group of people for contributing to our local chain of survival and helping CFR and Carrollton Regional Medical Center to save the life of Mr. Brenton Croley.
Fire Chief Michael Thomson will present recognition with a CFR Certificate and Challenge Coin to the following:
• Bekkah Dorrough
• Chris Frazier
• Sterling Moxley
• Iisha Haggard, NTECC