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Collapsed man on train at East Croydon Station
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 Storrsman  Tonbridge 27 Feb 17 2.54pm |
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After the Boro match 17:11 train from Norwood Junction a man had collapsed and was receiving CPR on the train held at platform 5 at East Croydon. I witnessed the events and the shambles from SE Rail in the time taken to retrieve a defibrillator machine. This took approx. 10 minutes and the once received the defibrillator didn't have the necessary pads for it to function. A 2nd machine was then retrieved. I just noticed this - the death of Neil Fingleton and Britain tallest man and massive Boro fan had died on Saturday. I wondered if anyone else had witnessed as I intend to report my findings to the authorities. I really hope that if that was me in that situation help would be on hand much quicker! I should add a couple of members of public (Drs) were doing their best but without a defibrillator the victims chances were reduced.
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| Storrsman Tonbridge 27 Feb 17 2.55pm |
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I've no idea who the poor victim was and hopefully he's made a recovery - my thoughts are with him and his family.
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| Palace buster 27 Feb 17 3.21pm |
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I was one of the guys doing cpr and can confirm that we managed to keep him going until the ambulance arrived. The guy is now recovering in hospital.
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| HeathMan Purley 27 Feb 17 3.34pm |
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View Palace buster's Profile Palace buster Online Flag Today 3.21pm I was one of the guys doing cpr and can confirm that we managed to keep him going until the ambulance arrived. The guy is now recovering in hospital. Good. Well done. From memory the equipment is stored on the passenger bridge (George Street end) from which ramps go down to the platforms.
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| HeathMan Purley 27 Feb 17 3.41pm |
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First three posts shared with East Croydon Station Manager
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| Part Time James 27 Feb 17 3.46pm |
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Always good to know where AEDs are. I make a point of making a mental note of where they are wherever I go. Hope I don't have to use one (as simple to use as they are when properly equipped) but I always try to make sure I know where to go if I had to. A lot of people that haven't done a first aid course or worked in a medical profession are worried about using an AED, but they are designed so that you could use one with zero training, so all anyone needs to know is where they are.
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| AndyA Crowborough 27 Feb 17 4.06pm |
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Originally posted by Palace buster
I was one of the guys doing cpr and can confirm that we managed to keep him going until the ambulance arrived. The guy is now recovering in hospital. Thanks for letting us know. I left thinking he had gone & this has made my day as it ruined my weekend..Feel for the young lad that was sitting next to him as he was traumatise. You guys did a great job and shame about the shambles at East Croydon, let's hope lessons are learned & also the time the ambulance took. Hope he has a speedy recovery Well done
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| Dan1994 Wallington 27 Feb 17 11.44pm |
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I am absolutely fuming if he's died because of their f***ing incompetence. Absolute disgrace from them on their part; they should be f***ing sued. Waste of space. RIP, no one should ever not return home from football.
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| bubble wrap Carparks in South East London 28 Feb 17 2.20pm |
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Originally posted by Dan1994
I am absolutely fuming if he's died because of their f***ing incompetence. Absolute disgrace from them on their part; they should be f***ing sued. Waste of space. RIP, no one should ever not return home from football. Do you know something nobody else does? Reading through the thread he is ok in hospital.
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| bexleydave Barnehurst 28 Feb 17 2.33pm |
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Originally posted by bubble wrap
Do you know something nobody else does? Reading through the thread he is ok in hospital. Indeed. That post was probably a good example of why it's best to sober up before spouting off. In any event, the patient was probably a whole lot better off that the incident happened where it did; not many of us have resuscitation equipment at home do we? Plus I don't like the 'let's try and get other people in trouble' attitude. I'm sure the station staff were doing their best as was, no doubt, the hard-pressed ambulance service.
Bexley Dave Can you hear the Brighton sing? I can't hear a ******* thing! "The most arrogant, obnoxious bunch of deluded little sun tanned, loafer wearing mummy's boys I've ever had the misfortune of having to listen to" (Burnley forum) |
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| Painter Croydon 28 Feb 17 2.38pm |
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Originally posted by Dan1994
I am absolutely fuming if he's died because of their f***ing incompetence. Absolute disgrace from them on their part; they should be f***ing sued. Waste of space. RIP, no one should ever not return home from football. Who has died?
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| kennybrowns leftfoot Reigate 28 Feb 17 4.15pm |
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Originally posted by Palace buster
I was one of the guys doing cpr and can confirm that we managed to keep him going until the ambulance arrived. The guy is now recovering in hospital. Well I think we can all safely say a massive well done to you and you should be extremely proud. Nice one mate.
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