AED Device at Grand Mosque of Makkah Saves Life of Indonesian Umrah Performer

In a swift and commendable response, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) successfully intervened to save the life of an Indonesian pilgrim who experienced a cardiac arrest within the sacred precincts of the Al-Masaa area. The incident underscores the vital role of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) strategically placed throughout the Grand Mosque.

 The SRCA's emergency teams reached the site within a remarkable four-minute window, finding the pilgrim, a man in his fifties, unconscious and not breathing. Acting with urgency and precision, the team performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and employed an AED to deliver a life-saving electric shock, thereby restoring the individual's heartbeat. The pilgrim was subsequently transported to Ajyad Emergency Hospital for comprehensive medical care.

 The provision of 15 devices within the Mosque underscores the commitment to public safety, ensuring rapid emergency responses and significantly enhancing survival outcomes in critical instances.