Hero Nurse Saves Softball Player’s Life During Game

Summary

In a dramatic turn of events at a ball field, registered nurse Danya Tompum, who was watching her sons play, sprang into action upon hearing a cry for help. A man, Darren Yuel, had suffered a massive heart attack. With no medical equipment at hand, Danya performed CPR, keeping Darren alive until paramedics arrived with a defibrillator. Darren, now recovered and grateful, credits Danya with saving his life, hailing her as his guardian angel.

Takeaways

• 🏥 Registered nurse Danya Tompum was in the stands when an emergency occurred.
• 🚨 A man collapsed on the ball field, prompting someone to yell 'call 911'.
• 🏃‍♀️ Danya, still in her scrubs from work, rushed to the man's side to perform CPR.
• 🚫 Despite having no medical equipment, Danya began chest compressions on the field.
• 🤝 Another individual took over CPR when Danya became tired.
• 🚑 Paramedics arrived and used a defibrillator, which successfully restarted the man's heart.
• 👨‍⚕️ The man, Darren Yuel, had suffered a massive heart attack and required four heart stents.
• ⏰ The doctor indicated that if the heart attack had occurred anywhere else, Darren likely wouldn't have survived.
• 😢 Danya was emotional, believing Darren wouldn't make it, but was proven wrong.
• 🙌 Darren expressed deep gratitude to Danya, referring to her as his 'guardian angel'.
• 🌟 Darren made a remarkable recovery and was eager to return to playing ball.

Q & A

What was Danya Tompum doing when she heard someone yell 'call 911'?

Danya Tompum was in the stands watching her sons play when she heard the call for help.

Why was Danya still in her scrubs when the incident occurred?

Danya was still in her scrubs because she had just left her shift at Inner Mountain Medical Center in Murray City, Utah.

What immediate action did Danya take upon realizing the man needed help?

Danya immediately began chest compressions on the man who had no pulse.

What challenges did Danya face while performing CPR?

Danya faced challenges as she didn't have her doctors, nurses, oxygen, or medications, which are typically available in a hospital setting.

Who took over CPR from Danya when they arrived at the scene?

Another individual who arrived at the scene took over CPR from Danya after noticing she was tired.

What medical equipment did the paramedics use to help Darren Yuel?

Paramedics used a defibrillator to shock Darren Yuel's heart, which was successful in reviving him.

What was the outcome of the defibrillator being used on Darren?

The defibrillator was successful, and Darren Yuel, who had suffered a massive heart attack, survived.

How did Darren's doctor characterize the importance of the location of his heart attack?

Darren's doctor told him that if he had had the heart attack anywhere else, including possibly at home, he would likely have died.

What did Darren express when he met Danya after his recovery?

Darren expressed gratitude to Danya, referring to her as his guardian angel for saving his life.

What was Darren's emotional response when he watched the video of the incident?

Every time Darren watched the video, he would get teary-eyed and choked up.

What was Darren's physical condition like after his recovery?

Darren was in good enough condition to be excited about playing ball again after his heart attack.