Cork paramedic who saved her partner's life when he had heart attack to launch training classes

Off-duty paramedic Helena Kiely resuscitated her partner Mark O’Keeffe by using her work defibrillator which was stored in her car, and now wants to train others in what to do in similar situations
Helena Kiely said saving her partner and "miracle man" Mark O’Keeffe last January was down to luck and quick action, especially from local first responders in Carrigaline as well as the National Ambulance Service.

Helena Kiely said saving her partner and "miracle man" Mark O’Keeffe last January was down to luck and quick action, especially from local first responders in Carrigaline as well as the National Ambulance Service.

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.

Helena Kiely said saving her partner and "miracle man" Mark O’Keeffe last January was down to luck and quick action, especially from local first responders in Carrigaline as well as the National Ambulance Service.

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