Fire dept crew & paramedics save newborn's life
Fire department crews and paramedics on Monday night successfully resuscitated a baby that was born at the Diepsloot Fire Station.
According to ER24 a woman, believed to be in her 30s gave birth to a baby at the station however, fire department crews had to begin CPR on the newborn as it had no clinical signs of life upon delivery.
"ER24 Joburg North paramedics arrived on scene and continued with CPR and advanced life support treatment on the baby boy," ER24 said.
After stabilising the baby on scene paramedics transported the baby to an appropriate medical facility for further specialised care.
ER24 Joburg North paramedic, Anthony Lledo, said, "Diepsloot fire crews performed incredibly well, playing an essential role in the patient care and management. I am really pleased by the way ER24, Life Healthcare paramedics and the Fire crews worked together, focused on the patient and doing what was best for the newborn baby."
- Press Release