A Cork paramedic who successfully resuscitated her partner and shocked him with her defibrillator when he suffered a cardiac arrest last year is launching a new countrywide training service. The couple did not have plans to see each other, but after a bad shift at work for Helena, Mark made his way to hers. When Mark went into cardiac arrest, she had her defibrillator from work in the boot of her car. The training service will also be looking at supporting the mental health of those who administer CPR for members of their families, Ms Kiely said. "Just recognising that they are in cardiac arrest is the main thing, and making the call."

Source: Irish Examiner January 06, 2026 20:07 UTC