Elderly man dies after cardiorespiratory arrest upon arriving at the polling station in Cotegipe
Quick Look
- An elderly man identified as Gilson suffered cardiorespiratory arrest upon arriving at the polling station in Cotegipe, Bahia, and died despite first aid provided by people with knowledge in the health sector.
- He had heart disease and used a heart pacemaker, according to family members.
- The Military Police responded to the incident and registered the case as death due to a heart attack in a voting zone.
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Why It Matters
The elderly Gilson arrived at the polling station in Cotegipe and suffered cardiorespiratory arrest, receiving first care from people with knowledge in the health field before being taken to the Santa Cruz Medical Center.
According to information from the Military Police, the elderly man suffered cardiorespiratory arrest upon arriving at the polling place. According to the police record, he showed signs of ischemia in the face and extremities — reduction or interruption of the flow of blood and oxygen to a specific part of the body, in addition to the absence of respiratory movements.
People with knowledge in the health sector provided the first care. Gilson was then taken to the Santa Cruz Medical Center for medical care.
Gilson's family informed TV Oeste, a Rede Bahia affiliate in the region, that the elderly man had heart disease and was using a cardiac pacemaker.
In a note, the Cotegipe City Council lamented Gilson's death and expressed solidarity with all his family and friends.
The incident was attended to by a team from the 84th Independent Company of the PM (CIPM), which registered the case as death due to a heart attack in a voting zone.
Open Questions
- What was Gilson's exact age?
- Was there any failure in emergency assistance at the polling station?
- Was Gilson's cardiac pacemaker working properly at the time of the incident?
