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Emergency response efforts reported in Argentina and Colombia
In Corrientes, Argentina, officers from the Motorized Immediate Response Group No. 4 (Grim 4) saved a one-year-old girl after she stopped breathing. While on patrol, officers Leandro Leiva and Leonardo Elías Monzón performed continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and airway clearance maneuvers inside a patrol car for approximately six minutes. The child regained consciousness and began breathing again before arriving at the Pediatric Hospital, where she was stabilized by medical staff.
In El Guamo, Colombia, the San Antonio Hospital conducted an educational workshop in the Oriente Chipuelo rural area. Led by Dr. Yina Castro Portela, the session aimed to prepare rural residents for potential emergencies and disasters. The training focused on risk prevention and practical response measures to improve community safety and reduce the impact of local disasters.
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Corrientes · El Guamo · Grupo de Respuesta Inmediata Motorizada N.º 4 · Hospital San Antonio