Hope ... Fabrice Muamba
STRICKEN star Fabrice Muamba was "in effect dead" for 78 MINUTES after he collapsed on the field from a cardiac arrest, his club doctor said today.
THE http://news-and-entertainment.blogspot.com today launches a campaign for all schoolkids to be taught basic lifesaving skills — after CPR saved Fabrice Muamba.
In association with the British Heart Foundation, we want Emergency Life Skills to be a compulsory part of the curriculum.
A survey found 60 per cent of kids would be powerless to help if a passer- by needed CPR. Yet it could DOUBLE a casualty's chance of survival.
TO sign the Sun-backed British Heart Foundation petition, please visit bhf.org.uk/lifesaving
LEARN more about how to perform CPR in Sun Health tomorrow.
Bolton Wanderers medic Jonathan Tobin revealed it took 15 SHOCKS to get the 23-year-old's heart started after he collapsed on the pitch on Saturday.
He also told how docs worked on Muamba for 48 MINUTES between his collapse and arrival at the hospital.
And Dr Tobin described how it took another 30 MINUTES before his heart started beating again.
He said: "In effect, he was dead in that time."
The news came as it was revealed Bolton WILL take on Blackburn at home on Saturday.
Muamba remains in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during his side's FA Cup clash with Spurs.
Dr Tobin, who visited the player yesterday evening, said: "I'm glad to say that the early signs of recovery have continued. I went to see Fabrice last night. I went in and he said 'Hi, doc'.
"I asked him how he was and he said 'Fine'."
Dr Tobin said the player had asked him what had happened.
He said: "I explained to him what had happened. That's the sort of level of communication I have had with Fabrice."
Speaking at the hospital in Bethnal Green, East London, he told of his reaction when he first realised the player was in trouble.
He said all that was going through his head was "Oh my God, it's Fabrice".
Dr Tobin admitted he broke down in tears in the hospital corridor when the seriousness of what had happened to the player hit home — and added that he had feared the worst
Dr Andrew Deaner, the cardiologist and Tottenham fan who leapt from his seat in the crowd and rushed on to the pitch to help the player, said his recovery could be described as "miraculous".
He said: "If you're going to use the term miraculous, I guess it could be used here."
Dr Deaner went to visit the player after he had woken up and said that Muamba was able to make a joke even that early on into his recovery process.
He said: "I whispered into his ear 'What's your name?'"
The footballer gave his name.
Dr Deaner went on: "I said 'I understand you're a very good footballer'. And he said 'I try'."
Yesterday pals said Fabrice asked why Bolton's FA Cup tie at Spurs had been abandoned — and was told by his dad: "Because of you."
Pals of the Wanderers midfield ace said he had no idea where he was when he came to in a hospital bed.
His father Marcel asked him if he knew who he was. Family friend Aime Esalo revealed: "Fabrice said 'Yes' and the next thing he asked was, 'Did we lose?'
"He was told the match was called off while the two teams were drawing 1-1. Fabrice asked why they had stopped it and his father said, 'Because of you'."
Mr Esalo told how Muamba, who continued to make encouraging progress yesterday, also asked for his fiancée Shauna Muganda when he regained consciousness on Monday.
But the couple's son Joshua, three, was not there.
Muamba, was saved from death by CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pumping the chest to create artificial blood circulation — given on the pitch during the televised quarter-final tie.
And today The Sun is launching a campaign calling for such life-saving skills to become part of the national curriculum in schools, so kids learn how to help in an emergency.
They should also know sudden cardiac arrests are DIFFERENT from heart attacks. The former can occur in the young and healthy if the heart goes into a dangerous rhythm.
Heart attacks are caused by blocked arteries often linked to old age or unhealthy lifestyles.
Doctors said he had been "very fortunate" to pull through as fewer than one in five cardiac arrest victims survive and most suffer brain damage.
And Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor last night painted a positive picture after visiting Muamba — a former team-mate when both played for Arsenal.
Adebayor, who was joined by Chelsea's Michael Essien on a previous visit, said the player was on "on good form" and "back with us again". He added: "He's much better, he's talking, he's acting normal. As a brother, as a friend, it is a big relief."
Bolton boss Owen Coyle said he "managed to exchange a few words" with Muamba during a visit. He added: "Fabrice remains critical but there has been improvement. It's still very early and he has a long way to go."
Asked if Muamba could make a full recovery, Coyle replied: "It has happened before."
The manager was joined at the hospital by Bolton skipper Kevin Davies and several club players.
The team will resume training today and are set to return to Tottenham on Tuesday to replay the Cup tie as long as Muamba continues to recover.
Coyle and Shauna, 27, both thanked legions of well-wishers for their "incredible" support.
Shauna tweeted: "Fabrice has felt every single one of your prayers."
Referee Howard Webb, in charge of the Cup game, praised the 35,000-strong crowd for "almost pushing with the doctor and willing him to get Fabrice's heart going". Football stars Jack Wilshere, Phil Jones and Bacary Sagna tweeted goodwill messages to Muamba yesterday.
Sunderland players wore "Pray for Muamba" T-shirts before last night's Premier League game at Blackburn, as did ref Martin Atkinson. Rovers' Yakubu showed off a similar vest when he scored. And in Spain, Barcelona's Lionel Messi showed support with a T-shirt before playing Granada last night.
But amid the hope, Sun doctor Carol Cooper sounded a note of caution. She said: "It's wrong to expect too much too soon. Sometimes long-term effects are subtle."
He also told how docs worked on Muamba for 48 MINUTES between his collapse and arrival at the hospital.
And Dr Tobin described how it took another 30 MINUTES before his heart started beating again.
He said: "In effect, he was dead in that time."
The news came as it was revealed Bolton WILL take on Blackburn at home on Saturday.
Muamba remains in intensive care at the London Chest Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest during his side's FA Cup clash with Spurs.
Dr Tobin, who visited the player yesterday evening, said: "I'm glad to say that the early signs of recovery have continued. I went to see Fabrice last night. I went in and he said 'Hi, doc'.
"I asked him how he was and he said 'Fine'."
Dr Tobin said the player had asked him what had happened.
He said: "I explained to him what had happened. That's the sort of level of communication I have had with Fabrice."
Speaking at the hospital in Bethnal Green, East London, he told of his reaction when he first realised the player was in trouble.
He said all that was going through his head was "Oh my God, it's Fabrice".
Dr Tobin admitted he broke down in tears in the hospital corridor when the seriousness of what had happened to the player hit home — and added that he had feared the worst
Dr Andrew Deaner, the cardiologist and Tottenham fan who leapt from his seat in the crowd and rushed on to the pitch to help the player, said his recovery could be described as "miraculous".
He said: "If you're going to use the term miraculous, I guess it could be used here."
Dr Deaner went to visit the player after he had woken up and said that Muamba was able to make a joke even that early on into his recovery process.
He said: "I whispered into his ear 'What's your name?'"
The footballer gave his name.
Goal ... Yakubu shows message of support after scoring last night
Yesterday pals said Fabrice asked why Bolton's FA Cup tie at Spurs had been abandoned — and was told by his dad: "Because of you."
Pals of the Wanderers midfield ace said he had no idea where he was when he came to in a hospital bed.
CARDIOLOGIST Dr Andrew Deaner tells of his role in helping Bolton star
"He was told the match was called off while the two teams were drawing 1-1. Fabrice asked why they had stopped it and his father said, 'Because of you'."
Lionel care ... Messi T-shirt last night
But the couple's son Joshua, three, was not there.
Muamba, was saved from death by CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation, pumping the chest to create artificial blood circulation — given on the pitch during the televised quarter-final tie.
And today The Sun is launching a campaign calling for such life-saving skills to become part of the national curriculum in schools, so kids learn how to help in an emergency.
T-ribute ... Sunderland stars Sebastian Larsson, Connor Wickham and Nicklas Bendtner last night
Heart attacks are caused by blocked arteries often linked to old age or unhealthy lifestyles.
Doctors said he had been "very fortunate" to pull through as fewer than one in five cardiac arrest victims survive and most suffer brain damage.
And Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor last night painted a positive picture after visiting Muamba — a former team-mate when both played for Arsenal.
Drama ... medics tend fallen ace Fabrice Muamba
Bolton boss Owen Coyle said he "managed to exchange a few words" with Muamba during a visit. He added: "Fabrice remains critical but there has been improvement. It's still very early and he has a long way to go."
Asked if Muamba could make a full recovery, Coyle replied: "It has happened before."
The manager was joined at the hospital by Bolton skipper Kevin Davies and several club players.
Leaving hospital ... Michael Essien and Emmanuel Adebayor
Doug Seeburg Coyle and Shauna, 27, both thanked legions of well-wishers for their "incredible" support.
Shauna tweeted: "Fabrice has felt every single one of your prayers."
Referee Howard Webb, in charge of the Cup game, praised the 35,000-strong crowd for "almost pushing with the doctor and willing him to get Fabrice's heart going". Football stars Jack Wilshere, Phil Jones and Bacary Sagna tweeted goodwill messages to Muamba yesterday.
Message ... referee Atkinson
Visit ... boss Owen Coyle yesterday
Mikael Buck 
No comments:
Post a Comment