Thai nurse praised for successfully performing CPR on elderly man while holidaying in Japan
A Thai nurse has gone viral for reviving an elderly man in Japan using CPR while she was on vacation.
On Tuesday (21 Jan), the Nursing Council of Thailand took to Facebook to commend Acting Sub-Lt Sunaree Khiewsalab, a nurse at Police General Hospital, for her heroic act at Tokyo’s Asakusa Station.
Source: สภาการพยาบาล on Facebook
On 27 Nov 2024, Ms Sunaree reportedly attended to the unresponsive man and discovered that he had no detectable pulse.
She immediately began performing CPR and requested an automated external defibrillator (AED) from the station staff.
When the AED arrived, she attached the pads to the man. The device then detected that the man’s pulse had returned and didn’t require an electrical shock.
Source: สภาการพยาบาล on Facebook
The elderly man was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital after paramedics arrived on the scene.
Thai National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Kitt-rat Panpetch also commended her professional nursing ethics and strong spirit of public service, which she demonstrated by assisting others even while off duty.
Japanese netizens expressed thanks & praised her for heroic act
In recent days, a Japanese X user’s post about Ms Sunaree’s kind act gained significant attention online.
One user showed appreciation for her assistance, pointing out that she did something difficult that required courage.
Translation: Thank you very much. I believe it is quite difficult to do something that requires courage. I respect you regardless of nationality. Once again, thank you for saving the man.
Source: @xavikota on X
Another netizen remarked: “The heart that cares for others is universal. It’s wonderful to be able to turn that feeling into action. Thank you.”
Translation: The heart that cares for others is universal. It’s wonderful to be able to turn that feeling into action. Thank you.
Source: @xavikota on X
In another X post, a netizen commended her efforts, saying she did a great job despite being off duty.
Source: @mrjeffu on X
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Featured image adapted from สภาการพยาบาล on Facebook.
