Cardiac arrest at Westbahnhof: passers-by provide first aid

Cardiac arrest at Westbahnhof: passers-by provide first aid

In the early evening of January 9, 2025, a tragic incident occurred at a tram stop at Vienna's Westbahnhof station: an approximately 55-year-old man suffered cardiac arrest at around 9 p.m. Concerned passers-by immediately alerted the emergency services and initiated resuscitation measures. How Today reported that just a few minutes after the emergency call, the first police patrol arrived at the scene as so-called first responders. The officers administered first aid until emergency services arrived. Despite all the efforts of the paramedics, who resuscitated him directly on site, the man remained dead. “The resuscitation measures were unsuccessful,” said the professional rescue team.

Medical emergencies in Vienna

There are various medical hotlines available to the Viennese population so that they can get help quickly in an emergency. The free health number 1450 offers around-the-clock contact for medical advice and initial support wien.gv.at described in detail. The hotline enables a quick assessment of the urgency of health concerns and provides appropriate medical contacts. In the event of medical emergencies that occur outside of office hours, the medical radio service can be contacted on 141. This medical support is also available around the clock and offers help when quick medical information is needed.

In acute emergencies, Viennese people should immediately call the rescue control center on the emergency number 144. This number can be reached throughout Austria 365 days a year and quickly forwards the emergency to the responsible authority, which can be vital in such dramatic situations.