Nurse Saves Man Who Collapsed in Hospital Corridor While Mourning Family Member

A nurse who was mourning the death of a family member has saved the life of a man who collapsed and lost consciousness in a funeral hall corridor.

According to Haeundae Paik Hospital in Busan on the 24th, a man suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed in the corridor of a funeral hall in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, on July 20th.

Nurse Joo Seol-hee of Haeundae Paik Hospital, who was wearing funeral attire at the time to mourn her family member, witnessed the scene, immediately asked people around her to call 119, and began performing CPR without hesitation.

Thanks to Nurse Joo's prompt emergency treatment, the man thankfully regained consciousness and is reportedly recovering his health.

This story came to light after a citizen who witnessed the scene at the time posted a compliment on the hospital's website, saying, "I was moved by the nurse who thought of saving a life first, even amidst the sorrow of losing a family member."

Nurse Joo shared her thoughts, saying, "When I saw someone collapse, my only thought was to check their condition and take action. I am rather grateful to hear the news that the patient has recovered his health."

(Photo provided by Haeundae Paik Hospital, Yonhap News)
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