According to the report from Sky News, 44 year old former warehouse Manager Steve Nixon technically “died” 28 times after he suffered a massive heart attack in Leicestershire last year in a serious road accident. On scene paramedics revived him 5 times before he was airlifted to Coventry’s University Hospital, where remarkably he was saved from his heart stopping a further 23 times. Each time the great team at the hospital managed to get his heart going again.
The source goes on to say that staff were unable to treat his injuries without stabilising his heart; he therefore immediately underwent a procedure to locate the problem with his heart. He was later fitted with a pacemaker by cardiologists in order to stabilise a life threatening heart rhythm disturbance he developed, and to repair a torn artery; procedures which prevented medics from helping him with his other serious injuries, described as a fractured skull, broken bones in his back and his arm, and nerve damage.
Mr Nixon is described to be incredibly lucky to be alive. He has spoken out in praise of the work the staff did in saving his life and assisting with his recovery: “If it wasn’t for the treatment I received at University Hospital my family would not have a father or a husband. I cannot thank them enough or fault the superb care that I received. They are a truly remarkable team of skilled, dedicated and compassionate people.”
It’s truly a remarkable story – it’s great to hear stories where NHS staff have excelled and saved a patient’s life; especially multiple times!
I write a lot about just how easy it is to end up in a road accident – I myself had a near miss on Friday which was aptly the subject of my previous blog. All drivers must ensure to maintain a high quality of due care and attention out there on the roads; and we must always make sure to keep an extra eye out for bikes. They are hard to spot – take extra care if you spot a bike to keep your eye on its whereabouts and position.
If you are unfortunate enough to be in an accident that was not your fault, you are normally entitled to claim for compensation for your suffering and loss. Speak to an expert firm of specialist independent personal injury lawyers for the best advice and guidance on moving forward with a case.