Groom Resuscitated by Guest After Cardiac Arrest at Wedding

A 34-year-old groom suffered a reported cardiac arrest at his wedding and was resuscitated by a guest EMT; he was taken to Kaplan Medical Center in "serious but stable" condition.

A 34-year-old groom collapsed during his wedding in Kibbutz Hulda on Feb. 2 and was reported to have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. A guest who is an EMT provided emergency care at the scene and other responders assisted. United Hatzalah posted that the venue's defibrillator was used and resuscitation efforts restored circulation. The groom was then transported to Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot. Key details: - The event took place at an event hall in Kibbutz Hulda in Israel's Gezer Regional Council on Feb. 2. - Guest EMT Ben Sinai of United Hatzalah began CPR and radioed for assistance. - Additional EMTs responded and the venue's defibrillator was used during resuscitation efforts. - Reports say the groom achieved return of spontaneous circulation after prolonged resuscitation. - He was transported sedated and on a ventilator to Kaplan Medical Center and described as "serious but stable." Summary: The groom's cardiac arrest was treated on site by a guest EMT and other responders, and he was taken to hospital in serious but stable condition. Undetermined at this time.