Cyclist's Life Saved in Arganda del Rey After Cardiorespiratory Arrest

The swift intervention of a witness, local police, and SUMMA 112 was crucial in resuscitating the 57-year-old man on the Vía Verde del Tajuña.

Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt.
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Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt.

A 57-year-old man suffered cardiorespiratory arrest this Monday on the Vía Verde del Tajuña in Arganda del Rey, and was resuscitated thanks to a coordinated chain of rapid interventions.

The incident occurred on the Vía Verde del Tajuña, where an eyewitness acted quickly upon noticing the situation. They immediately alerted 112 and began basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) maneuvers, which are crucial in the first few minutes after such an event.
Shortly after, officers from the Local Police of Arganda arrived at the scene and continued with resuscitation, using an automated external defibrillator (AED), a vital device for restoring heart rhythm. Their intervention was key to keeping the cyclist alive until the arrival of advanced emergency services.

"Once again, the chain of survival works."

112 of the Community of Madrid · Emergency Service
Upon the arrival of SUMMA paramedics, they took over the situation, applying advanced maneuvers that ultimately managed to reverse the cardiorespiratory arrest. After stabilizing the patient, he was transferred to a hospital for specialized medical attention. The 112 of the Community of Madrid highlighted the effectiveness of coordination between citizens and emergency services in these critical situations.