On a recent June morning, Mr. Gaylord Hall and his wife were using the check-in kiosk at the Delta ticket lobby at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, when Mr. Hall suddenly collapsed.
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Dr Dennis Tracey the Saviour
Dr. Dennis Tracey stepped in and quickly determined that Mr. Hall was not breathing and had no pulse.
Dr. Tracey immediately initiated CPR and took advantage of an on-site Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
As a result, the New Orleans Fire Department emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrived on the scene to find the patient’s pulse had resumed as well as spontaneous breathing.
Before being transported to the hospital, the patient was conscious and talking.
Delta employee Kyla Singleton says, “I myself am so grateful that Dr. Tracey reacted so quickly and was willing to assist Mr. Hall during this grave emergency.”
Glynda Pace, the Delta Station Manager in New Orleans adds, “I understand the EMTs were on a different concourse assisting another passenger when (Dr. Tracey) took control of the situation in front of our counter. We will definitely ensure the unused ticket is refunded and appropriate bonus mileage is added to his SkyMiles account for that inconvenience. We were truly blessed to have him on the scene Monday.”
