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3. Defib — source unknown (we’re convinced…aren’t you?)
A gastroenerology nurse was lying in the Intensive Care Unit with a myocardial infarct when the patient in the next bed arrested. Without hesitation, she jumped up, recognized the signs of ventricular fibrillation, administered instant defibrillation and thereby saved the man’s life.
These stories were curated by Jason Wolfe, a 30-something-year-old English doctor living in North London. His main interests, apart from medicine and surgery, include piano playing, computer programming and the Internet. He likes to keep fit, and in particular, he enjoys a vigorous game of squash. Learn more about Wolfe here.
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