Erlanger meets her lifesavers: an emotional reunion!

Erlanger meets her lifesavers: an emotional reunion!

An emotional meeting in Erlangen is currently causing a stir: Antje S. was able to hug her lifesaver again after almost two years. After a dramatic incident in which the woman from Erlangen suddenly collapsed due to a heart attack, her life was saved by the quick intervention of two dedicated first aiders. These life-saving moments were not only shocking for Antje, but also formative. She emphasizes that she will never forget how important these people were to her. Now she wanted to get to know the faces behind the saving hands and therefore launched an appeal that touched many people. Finally, two of their lifesavers were found, which led to a warm reunion and rekindled awareness of the importance of first aid. NN.de reports about this in detail.

What has changed since the incident? The city of Erlangen has addressed the issue of heart health and started its own program: “ERLANGEN SHOCKS!”. This program aims to increase the chances of survival from sudden cardiac arrest. As part of this project, citizens will be trained in CPR and how to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The commitment is high because quick action can be crucial, especially in the first few minutes after a cardiac arrest: “The brain needs oxygen quickly to avoid permanent damage,” it is emphasized. The initiative therefore aims to actively encourage the general public to participate in these training courses and promote the dissemination of AEDs in the city. Erlangen-Schockt.de offers further information on this important topic.

Common goal for the city

In order to increase the chances of survival, it is crucial that non-medical laypeople are able to immediately begin resuscitation and use AEDs. “We want everyone in Erlangen to be able to help in an emergency,” say those responsible. The program offers free training that not only teaches life-saving skills, but also aims to increase awareness of first aid in society.

At this point, the “Heart Safe” initiative, which was launched by the Björn Steiger Foundation, the German Heart Foundation and the DFB, plays a central role. Its mission is to raise people's awareness of cardiac emergencies and train them in the use of first aid measures. This is done through practical training conducted by certified first aid trainers. The training courses not only take place in club-specific rooms, but also in offices and even living rooms throughout Germany. The Steiger Foundation provides information about the different offers and the importance of first aid.

Antje S.'s case is not just a personal story, but also an example of how important it is to spread knowledge about life-saving measures in society. Show commitment, become part of the program and help further raise awareness of life-saving skills in the community!