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title: "Paramedics Save Life of 70-Year-Old Pilgrim Near Masjid an-Nabawi"
url: "https:\/\/theislamicinformation.com\/news\/paramedics-save-life-of-70-year-old-pilgrim-near-masjid-an-nabawi\/"
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updated: "2024-11-04"
description: "A 70-year-old pilgrim experiencing cardiac and respiratory arrest was successfully resuscitated by the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in Madinah, near the Prophet\u2019s Mosque."
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# Paramedics Save Life of 70-Year-Old Pilgrim Near Masjid an-Nabawi

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/news/paramedics-save-life-of-70-year-old-pilgrim-near-masjid-an-nabawi/
Updated: 2024-11-04

According to the Saudi Press Agency, Dr. Ahmed bin Ali Al-Zahrani, Director General of the SRCA’s Madinah branch, reported that an emergency call alerted them to a patient in distress.

In response, a specialized ambulance team equipped with motorcycles for rapid deployment was dispatched to the location.

The dedicated team managed to restore the patient’s pulse within five minutes through CPR, adhering to established medical protocols. Following resuscitation, the patient was promptly transported to the hospital for further care.

This incident underscores the SRCA’s commitment to improving emergency response strategies by incorporating modern technology, such as motorcycle ambulances, to enhance mobility and minimize response times during critical situations.