Teen saved by CPR after collapsing at basketball practice
LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) - A student collapsed and briefly stopped breathing during an open basketball practice at Mark Morris High School in Longview.
A coach and parent gave CPR Sunday to 16-year-old Spencer Best of Longview until paramedics arrived and used a heart defibrillator.
His father, Rich Best, told The Daily News Spencer will remain in intensive care for a couple more days this week at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center in Portland.
He says Spencer is alert and communicating. He says the men who gave him CPR saved his life.
A coach and parent gave CPR Sunday to 16-year-old Spencer Best of Longview until paramedics arrived and used a heart defibrillator.
His father, Rich Best, told The Daily News Spencer will remain in intensive care for a couple more days this week at Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emmanuel Medical Center in Portland.
He says Spencer is alert and communicating. He says the men who gave him CPR saved his life.
Great job coach and parent!
Just another reason for me to get my CPR training updated. Thanks to those individuals who stepped up and saved this boy's life!