During a basketball game in Oklahoma, 16-year-old Randy Vitales went into cardiac arrest. Magnus Miller, an 18-year-old from the opposing team, used his lifeguard training to administer CPR and an automated external defibrillator, saving Vitales' life. Vitales was transported to a hospital and placed in the ICU.
A critical moment prompted a high school basketball player in Oklahoma to put aside competition. When Randy Vitales, 16, went into cardiac arrest in the opening minutes of a basketball game Jan. 9, Magnus Miller rushed to his aid. According to Oklahoma City news station KOCO-5, Dover High School was competing against Life Christian Academy in Orlando, Oklahoma, when Vitales collapsed about three minutes into the game.
Once Vitales' heartbeat was restored, CPR was administered until medical personnel made it to the gymnasium. The Guthrie Fire Department credited Miller for his actions, telling KOCO-5 the student-athlete 'without a shadow of a doubt' saved his opponent's life. Miller said there was no hesitation once he became aware of the situation. 'I didn’t have any second thoughts about it,' the 18-year-old told the news outlet. 'I just jumped in and took control.' Miller admitted that being described as a lifesaver was somewhat unsettling.
SPORTS BASKETBALL CPR AED CARDIAC ARREST LIFE SAVING
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