Report on the SUNSHINE COAST kite incident

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brucex
brucex
QLD
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QLD, 701 posts
26 Jun 2015 2:32pm
Here is the before and after

Ayresy watching the Paramedic do their thing



Ayresy with Dave yesterday -


An amazing outcome -

Dave has to have 2 small ops to get electrical devices added to his heart so will be hospital for about another week
but he is in good spirits and Docs are pleased with his recovery

HIS NEW NAME IS LUCKY DAVE!!!!!
shoodbegood
shoodbegood
VIC
873 posts
VIC, 873 posts
26 Jun 2015 10:20pm
Well done Bruce, great work
This post should be transferred to the general discussion section so everyone gets to read it and learn from it
bearbusa
bearbusa
QLD
295 posts
QLD, 295 posts
26 Jun 2015 11:27pm
Well done all concerned ,as a older kite r it's great to see so many trained CPR people , I re do the course every year ,luckily never used it
proud to be part of the kiting screen in Australia
hope you have quick recovery dave , and back in the water when you. Can ??
sir ROWDY
sir ROWDY
WA
5378 posts
WA, 5378 posts
26 Jun 2015 9:46pm
He can't be Lucky Dave, Lucky Dave already exists (Dave S., formerly Slingshot Dave). In true Australian spirt of nicknames he should be called Un-lucky Dave.
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
26 Jun 2015 11:29pm
Geez the bloke doesn't look like your general heart attack candidate, you've got half the kite community worried Dave, great your mates gave you another chance to kite, something to be eternally grateful for, get well soon
cauncy
cauncy
WA
8407 posts
WA, 8407 posts
26 Jun 2015 11:35pm



Ayresy with Dave yesterday -


Hope you Havnt been practicing handle passes on the bar above your bed dave

geez hbf think of everything
sir ROWDY
sir ROWDY
WA
5378 posts
WA, 5378 posts
27 Jun 2015 1:00am
My mates dad (also called Dave) actually had a triple bypass after suffering the same Windsurfing. He's fine now though and still Windsurfs and Surfs regularly, hopefully Un-lucky Dave will be back at it again soon!
brucex
brucex
QLD
701 posts
QLD, 701 posts
29 Jun 2015 4:36pm
Dopped in with Bew W to cheer him up - day 8 for him - He has 2 procedures this week and should be home on Friday if all goes well.
He is pretty good but over being hospital as you can imagine.



Also if you live on the SUNNY COAST and want to come to a CPR refresher we are organising - PM me
cheers
Bruce




QLD, 357 posts
29 Jun 2015 8:56pm
Remarkable effort boys. My wife works in the cardiac cath lab and also knows the ambulance officer who was first on the scene. Word is that the CPR from the guys on the beach was first class and literally saved his life. Just goes to show how important CPR is and also how important it is to stay current by doing yearly courses! Luke
Gone to dark side
Gone to dark side
NSW
394 posts
NSW, 394 posts
30 Jun 2015 5:37pm
Respect Guys

coastflyer
coastflyer
SA
601 posts
SA, 601 posts
30 Jun 2015 8:02pm
Guys, a absolutely incredible story and I think that we are all really fortunate to have people like you out there, on the day and with the knowledge to do what you did and without a doubt, save this mans life! I wish that there was some sort of formal award that could be given to you, thanking you, and this in turn may inspire more people to learn first aid. This award in the following news article was never really set for "civilians", but uniformed professionals, such as the brilliant Ambo's.

bdtruth.com.au/main/news/article/2560-Courage-awarded.html
Glug
Glug
WA
106 posts
WA, 106 posts
1 Jul 2015 2:11pm
Well done guys. You have inspired me to go and do my First Aid refresher.
TimmyJj
TimmyJj
VIC
8 posts
VIC, 8 posts
1 Jul 2015 7:25pm
Well Done lads. Sounds like you saved his life.

Just Re CPR. I'm glad to see so many have it. I need it for work and have never had to use it. But its definitely worth the $80 for anyone.

Congrats again and hope hey recovers quickly :)
brucex
brucex
QLD
701 posts
QLD, 701 posts
6 Jul 2015 8:11pm
We have organised a CPR WATERMAN COURSE

OCEAN ADDICTS THURSDAY 16 JULY 6-9 pm

www.facebook.com/events/838926456196857/ - all details here

call Ocean Addicts to book in limited places
Tractorguy
Tractorguy
TAS
543 posts
TAS, 543 posts
6 Jul 2015 8:23pm
Well done lads all the best in your recovery Dave
brucex
brucex
QLD
701 posts
QLD, 701 posts
6 Jul 2015 9:40pm
Dave is now back home.
He can't drive surf or Kite for 6 months while they monitor his new electronic defrib device inserted in his chest.
But he can drink a beer or 2!!!!


GMK-KiteSurf
GMK-KiteSurf
NSW
129 posts
NSW, 129 posts
8 Jul 2015 9:14pm
Fantastic Job Guys. He was Incredibly Lucky U guys were around and knew what to do.The one thing we all need to do is stay in shape, stay within a healthy weight range, exercise regularly, eat sensibly, cut down the amount of alcohol U consume, get a regular physical checkup. Don't do drugs, unless it's your Blood Pressure. But heh, if you stay in shape and do cardio vascular exercise regularly U won't have problems generally speaking.OK I earn my living as a Health Professional and do regularly train in CPR and First Aid. I have used my training a few times now. If we don't stay in shape how else are we gunna be able keep Kiting into our old age 92 -104 etc. Again Fantastic Job guys !!!!
brucex
brucex
QLD
701 posts
QLD, 701 posts
12 Jul 2015 6:24pm
Had a great welcome back LUCKY DAVE party last night with all the Kawana crew.

A big thanks to Johno from Sunshine Coast kite and SUP for donating a new Flying Objects to replace Dave's Wetty which was cut off him.

A great Night!!!! and talk about a happy ENDING!!




hardhat
hardhat
QLD
44 posts
QLD, 44 posts
12 Jul 2015 9:36pm
Good job Bruce. Wish I was there. Phil
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