VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — After a traumatic life-threatening event resulted in a man beating the odds, he now gets to thank those that helped.
On Oct. 21, 2023, David Preuss suffered a cardiac arrest while at home. His wife called 911 and, under the direction of Emergency Communications Center staff, performed CPR. Virginia Beach EMS, fire crews and police arrived within six minutes.
They performed advanced life support, including defibrillations, airway management and IV medications…