PRF saves man after two cardiorespiratory arrests on BR-365
Quick Look
- According to the PRF, a man from Maranhão suffered two cardiorespiratory arrests while being transported to the Regional Hospital of Patos de Minas after convulsions on BR-365.
- Police officers successfully carried out resuscitation maneuvers and the man was stabilized in the health unit.
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Why It Matters
The man was in a Jeep with a coworker when he arrived at the PRF operational unit at km 413 of BR-365. The woman reported that they worked in the rural area of Patos de Minas and that her colleague was convulsing with signs of cardiorespiratory arrest.
According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), the man, born in Maranhão, was in a Jeep with a co-worker when the vehicle arrived at the corporation's operational unit, at km 413 of BR-365. The woman informed the police that they worked in the rural area of Patos de Minas and her colleague was convulsing, with signs of a cardiorespiratory arrest.
The police removed the man from the vehicle and began resuscitation maneuvers, with chest compressions. He started breathing again and was placed in a vehicle to be taken to the Patos de Minas Regional Hospital.
During the journey, however, the man suffered a second cardiorespiratory arrest. According to a report from the corporation, the police interrupted movement at the beginning of Avenida JK and resumed resuscitation maneuvers.
After compressions, the man began breathing again. The team went to the Regional Hospital, where he received medical care and was stabilized.
Open Questions
- What was the cause of the cardiorespiratory arrests?
- Does the man have a prior medical history?
- What was the total time of care until stabilization?







