09/01/2024
Well done Dr Vianne Lau, Senior Resident (NHG Cardiology Residency Programme) for stepping forward during a time of medical distress.
She was presented with the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award last month for her initiative and act of courage.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH)
NHG Residency
[Three Community First Responders commended for saving a life]
On the afternoon of 17 September 2023, Dr Vianne Lau, a doctor with Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), was playing badminton at Heartbeat@Bedok ActiveSG Sport Hall when she saw a man collapsed nearby. After ascertaining that the man had no pulse or breathing, Dr Lau immediately commenced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Mr Chow Wei Jun, a Guest Officer from Sport Singapore who was in the vicinity, also sprang into action and joined Dr Lau in administering CPR.
Sport Singapore Lifeguard, Mr Lionel Lo Chee Voon, was also alerted of the incident. He promptly retrieved an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and medical equipment. The trio used the AED to deliver a shock to the man and the man regained consciousness before the arrival of SCDFโs Emergency Medical Services.
Thanks to their timely lifesaving actions, the man is alive. Kudos to Dr Lau, Mr Chow and Mr Lo! In recognition of their public-spirited act, the trio were presented with the SCDF Community Lifesaver Award on 4 December 2023. The award was presented by COL Chew Keng Tok, Commander, 2nd SCDF Division.
You too can help someone in distress by downloading SCDFโs myResponder app and registering as a CFR via the app. Through the app, you can be alerted to nearby emergencies such as cardiac arrest incidents or minor fires that can be quickly attended to by members of the public who are in the vicinity.
