Just after 5 a.m. on November 19, 2018, Officer Corey Turi responded to a nature unknown urgent in central Austin. A man named Matthew called to report this his fiancé, Jessica, was not breathing. As the call was updated, the situation grew worse. Matthew reported that Jessica was turning blue.
Officer Turi arrived within minutes and took over CPR from Matthew. Officer Turi relayed that Jessica was responding to CPR, but that her breathing was labored. Austin Fire and Austin-Travis County EMS both arrived on scene at which time Austin-Travis County EMS took over CPR. Lee Nudelman of Austin-Travis County EMS later wrote,
“Upon our arrival on scene Officer Turi was performing quality CPR on this patient. We know in EMS that the chain of survival only works if CPR is initiated quickly and effectively and Officer Turi’s willingness and quick action to perform CPR until the Fire Department arrived was an integral part of saving the patient’s life.”
Officer Turi, Jessica, her (now-husband) Matthew and their puppies recently reunited for photos at the Spider House Café where the two had their first date.
Jessica offered the following thoughts:
“I had a witnessed v-fib cardiac arrest with CPR and ROSC at home on Monday. That evening and through Tuesday morning I had 3 more cardiac arrests and 1 cardiac syncope (Long QT, ventricular tachycardia). I spent 6 days in the ICU and a total of 12 days in the hospital. According to the Institute of Medicine, 4 out of 5 cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90% of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. Decreasing the time between cardiac arrest onset and the first chest compressions is critical.
Officer Turi arrived within minutes and took over CPR from Matthew. Officer Turi relayed that Jessica was responding to CPR, but that her breathing was labored. Austin Fire and Austin-Travis County EMS both arrived on scene at which time Austin-Travis County EMS took over CPR. Lee Nudelman of Austin-Travis County EMS later wrote,
“Upon our arrival on scene Officer Turi was performing quality CPR on this patient. We know in EMS that the chain of survival only works if CPR is initiated quickly and effectively and Officer Turi’s willingness and quick action to perform CPR until the Fire Department arrived was an integral part of saving the patient’s life.”
Officer Turi, Jessica, her (now-husband) Matthew and their puppies recently reunited for photos at the Spider House Café where the two had their first date.
Jessica offered the following thoughts:
“I had a witnessed v-fib cardiac arrest with CPR and ROSC at home on Monday. That evening and through Tuesday morning I had 3 more cardiac arrests and 1 cardiac syncope (Long QT, ventricular tachycardia). I spent 6 days in the ICU and a total of 12 days in the hospital. According to the Institute of Medicine, 4 out of 5 cardiac arrests occur in the home, and more than 90% of individuals with cardiac arrest die before reaching the hospital. Decreasing the time between cardiac arrest onset and the first chest compressions is critical.
No words can express and no act of gratitude can relay my heartfelt appreciation for everything Officer Turi did for me on 11/19/18. If it were not for his speedy arrival, CPR training and collaboration with AFD, I would not be here today. He truly is a super hero.”
Jessica also had a message for Officer Turi:
“It takes a really special person to do what you do. Thank you for being you and choosing to serve others with that amazing heart of yours. You helped bring me back to life and gave me a fighting chance to conquer the many battles that followed suit. You are awesome!”
For his efforts, Officer Turi will be honored with a lifesaving medal at this year’s 2019 Stars of Distinction Awards Gala. The event will take place on November 16, 2019 at the Hilton Austin Downtown located at 500 E. 4th Street.
Jessica also had a message for Officer Turi:
“It takes a really special person to do what you do. Thank you for being you and choosing to serve others with that amazing heart of yours. You helped bring me back to life and gave me a fighting chance to conquer the many battles that followed suit. You are awesome!”
For his efforts, Officer Turi will be honored with a lifesaving medal at this year’s 2019 Stars of Distinction Awards Gala. The event will take place on November 16, 2019 at the Hilton Austin Downtown located at 500 E. 4th Street.
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