Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM
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Man, 49, dies after playing basketball at Arrillaga gym
Original post made on Feb 1, 2011
Read the full story here Web Link posted Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM
Comments (4)
Posted by Daveo
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm
a resident of Atherton: Lindenwood
on Feb 1, 2011 at 12:56 pm
Truly tragic. I assume there are AED's in the new gym; if not, let's get on that!
Posted by Yada Lee
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Feb 4, 2011 at 8:44 pm
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Feb 4, 2011 at 8:44 pm
Very tragic indeed, my heart goes out to his family.
Next step: let us insist that all the recreation staff be trained to use the AED, and know basic CPR.
These two things alone could make all the difference, and avoid any other tragedies.
As I understand it, this is the third death in the gyms - Burgess included.
Posted by samantha
a resident of another community
on Feb 8, 2011 at 4:49 pm
a resident of another community
on Feb 8, 2011 at 4:49 pm
I wouldn't mind going by way of volleyball
Posted by Yada Lee
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Feb 9, 2011 at 5:18 pm
a resident of Portola Valley: other
on Feb 9, 2011 at 5:18 pm
It is confirmed...the gym staff are NOT trained to use the AED! What is the point of having this device if the staff cannot use it?
Please, this training should be mandatory! I am now afraid when my child's team plays at the gym.
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