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CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — Going into cardiac arrest is a terrifying experience affecting hundreds of thousands of people all across the country, and South Metro Fire Rescue is utilizing life-saving technology that they say is making a difference.
Patrick Rydell was one of the patients who had the new technology used for his cardiac arrest. He considers himself lucky.
"You saved my life; I'm getting emotional all over again," said Rydell.
In a six-minute video SMFR posted on YouTube, Rydell was reunited with the dispatchers and deputies who helped save his life after he went into cardiac arrest three months ago.
“I’m here in the flesh and blood this is why you guys are here," said Rydell to the team.
In 2023, SMFR responded to 311 cardiac arrests where medics provided advanced life support. Now they have cardiac monitors to best treat the community when the worst happens.
“We have about 50 of these cardiac monitors, but we also have AEDs," said Glen Maxson, EMS Battalion Chief with SMFR. "They d...
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