Tourist Collapses in Prague... Dong-Eui University of Technology Students Immediately Perform CPR

Two Graduate Students in Specialized Technical Program
Administer Emergency Aid Before Paramedics Arrive

Students from Dong-Eui University of Technology visiting Prague, Czech Republic, performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on a foreign tourist who suddenly collapsed, contributing their efforts to save the person's life until paramedics arrived.

Dong-Eui University of Technology (President Kim Youngdo) announced on the 26th that Shin Hoseung, CEO of Aslow Pilates, and Jeong Minhyeok, CEO of Cube Pilates & Fitness—both currently enrolled in the Master of Physical Therapy program—quickly performed CPR on a tourist who collapsed near the Vltava River dock in Prague, Czech Republic, on the 15th (local time).

According to Dong-Eui University of Technology, the two were visiting Prague to complete the Department of Physical Therapy’s "DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) Specific Sports Course" when they witnessed the emergency. When one of the tourists suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed, those nearby—both citizens and other tourists—were in panic. The two immediately checked the victim’s response and breathing, and began chest-compression CPR.

Students from the Master of Science in Physical Therapy program at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology are performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a foreign tourist who suddenly collapsed along the Vltava River in Prague, Czech Republic. [Image source: Dong-Eui Institute of Technology]

CEO Shin Hoseung continued administering CPR, while CEO Jeong Minhyeok called for a local emergency ambulance and managed the situation on-site. The two alternated performing CPR until the paramedics arrived. After the emergency treatment, the patient regained stability, was handed over to the local paramedics at the scene, and was transported to the hospital.

Both individuals are active as exercise and rehabilitation professionals and have trained in safety management and emergency response. They have also received field-based education through their graduate program.

CEO Shin Hoseung stated, "The moment I saw the person collapse, I had no time to hesitate, and my body moved automatically as I had been trained. More than anything, I am relieved that a life could be saved, and I am grateful to CEO Jeong Minhyeok for calmly assisting until the end."

CEO Jeong Minhyeok commented, "Anyone in the same situation would have done the same. This experience reinforced just how important it is to be familiar with CPR at all times."

An official from Dong-Eui University of Technology said, "The courageous actions of our students during their overseas training reflect the university’s commitment to practical competence and character education. We are proud of these two students who did not hesitate to save a life in a crisis."

The Department of Physical Therapy at Dong-Eui University of Technology operates a field-oriented practical education program and a specialized master’s program, striving to cultivate physical therapy professionals equipped with both expertise and character.

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