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Nottingham Post
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Olimpia Zagnat & Jack Thurlow

24 Hours in A&E: Nottingham football coach and paramedic help save teen's life after cardiac arrest

A paramedic and a football coach have described the moments when they sprung into action to help save a teenager's life after he suffered a cardiac arrest. Kye Wilson, who was 18 at the time, was involved in a light football training session in Harvey Hadden Sports Village when he collapsed to the ground.

Wes Burke, Kye’s trainer at Pass Move Grin in Bilborough, quickly performed CPR and used a defibrillator on Kye when they discovered he wasn't breathing. Other members of the team, staff and coaches were also on hand to provide assistance.

At least four shocks were delivered before paramedics arrived. Paul Bass, 56, was on the scene shortly after with other members of East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) as crews battled to save Kye's life.

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