Unexpected excitement.

[kellinator]

Well. I didn't see that coming.

About half an hour, forty-five minutes ago, I was preparing a fax when I heard a noise like a cat throwing up. At first I thought it was a child starting to cry, but then I realized it was a man sitting at one of the law library tables going into a seizure.

Several students were gathering around the man, so I ran for the circulation desk and the assistant circ supervisor, who handed me the phone and went to help. I gave the 911 dispatcher our address and what details I knew (by being on the phone, I was some distance away).

I heard someone say the response time was slower due to a reduced crew for the summer. The paramedics -- I don't know how long it took them to get here, time just was out of whack.

One of the other students said the man was clutching his left side, so Jason (from circulation) and I suspect heart attack. He never lost consciousness, and is at the Emory emergency room now.

Jason told me I did good. I was just panicking -- I don't know much first aid. I hope he's okay.

Comments

[ariedana.livejournal.com]

It sounds like you did wonderfully. Believe me, having the presence of mind to call 911 is a big deal. A lot of people go into shutdown when that happens and can't do a thing.

I'll say a little prayer for him...

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

The sad thing is, I didn't even call 911. I found Jason, who didn't realize it was serious, and told him it was serious, and he called 911 and handed me the phone.

Thanks for the prayers. I'm sure he appreciates them.

[azurelunatic]

Yep, the reason for first-aid training is so you jump the right way when you're panicking.

It's very much to your credit that you ran the correct direction.

Re:

[kellinator.livejournal.com]

Thank you. :)

[r3dqu33n.livejournal.com]

It sounds scary for all involved! Good thinking on your feet.

[spiritchaser1.livejournal.com]

Yipe! Scary!