First Responders Reunite with Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

On March 21, 2023, Mrs. Jacqueline DelCampo was reunited with the individuals who contributed to her successful resuscitation from a witnessed sudden cardiac arrest while at church in October 2022.

Mrs. DelCampo’s event was incredible as the bystanders that initiated the “Chain of Survival” were participants in a “Hands Only CPR” class, taught by the New Castle County Paramedics, just 10 days prior. The reunion was attended by DelCampo and the Paramedics and EMTs involved in her resuscitation, as well as the Paramedics who taught the bystanders CPR. The bystanders who made the call to 911 and initiated CPR absolutely contributed to the patient being able to go home to her family, highlighting the importance of bystander CPR. The reunion was held at St. Mary’s of Assumption Church (the location of the patient’s cardiac arrest) in Wilmington.

The patient had a great outcome because members of our own community took the initiative to not only learn CPR, but to do something outstanding with their knowledge, an achievement that should not only be recognized, but applauded.

If you or your organization would like more information about New Castle County Paramedic’s “Hands Only CPR” program please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator Lorrie Williams at 302-3952736 or Lorraine.K.Williams@newcastlede.gov.

- Submitted by Abigail Haas