TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A defibrillator was used to save the life of a student who collapsed during track practice in Hillsborough County.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Biland responded to a distress call on Feb. 5 at Leto High School in Tampa. On scene, Deputy Biland found the student already attached to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), having already received the first shock from the device.
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Deputy Biland gave the student CPR until Hillsborough County Fire Rescue arrived and administered a second shock, at which point the student regained a pulse.
The student was taken to St. Joseph’s Main Hospital for treatment.
February is American Heart Month. The sheriff’s office says everyone should prioritize heart health and take proactive measures like learning CPR, knowing AED locations, and getting regular check-ups.
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