A senior citizen suddenly began having seizures and went into cardiac arrest. Thanks to concerned passersby and the lightning-fast response of Team No. 702—composed of Ruslan Gravs, Vasyl Hegedos, and Vasyl Polyansky—the patient was successfully resuscitated right at the scene.
A true medical miracle, made possible by professionalism and an immediate response, took place today in Mukachevo. An emergency medical team revived a 75-year-old resident whose heart had stopped right on the street.
The successful resuscitation and rescue of the patient were reported by the “Transcarpathian Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine.”
A few minutes’ drive and a quarter-hour of resuscitation
The incident occurred on one of Mukachevo’s streets when the elderly man suddenly fell ill—he began having seizures and then lost consciousness:
- Alert passersby: Fortunately, there were caring people nearby who didn’t panic, didn’t walk by, and immediately called the emergency hotline “103”;
- Immediate arrival of medical personnel: Within minutes of the call, Emergency Medical Service Team No. 702 arrived on the scene. During the examination, the specialists determined that the man was unconscious and showed no signs of circulation, so they immediately began standard cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR);
- Victory over death: Fifteen minutes of intense, uninterrupted struggle to save his life were successful—the 75-year-old patient’s heart began beating again, and spontaneous circulation was restored.
The lifesavers were the specialists from Brigade No. 702: paramedics Ruslan Gravs and Vasyl Hegedosh, as well as emergency medical technician Vasyl Polyansky.
Hospitalization and the Patient’s Condition
After stabilizing his vital signs, the emergency medical team carefully transported the rescued man to St. Martin’s Hospital in Mukachevo. The patient is currently in a specialized ward under round-the-clock medical supervision.
We sincerely thank Crew No. 702 for their exceptional skill, composure, and every life they save, and the caring residents of Mukachevo for their timely call, which proved to be decisive!
