Inmates Save Sheriff's Deputy Preston Dutson's Life
When the deputy fell to the ground while overseeing a prison work crew, two inmates sprung into action and helped save his life.
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When an Oregon sheriff's deputy collapsed while overseeing an inmate work crew, two of the prisoners sprung into action to give first aid and save the man's life.
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old deputy Preston Dutson was supervising a jail work crew that stopped to help a stranded driver near Portland, OregonLive.com reports.
Dutson suddenly fell to the ground in need of medical assistance. Inmates James Parker and Michael Smith started cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the deputy, receiving guidance from a 911 dispatcher and a doctor who stopped to assist.
"We stayed because he's one of us," Smith told the news source. "Just because he's wearing a Multnomah County sheriff's uniform has no meaning to it. He's somebody's husband, somebody's father, somebody's grandfather."
Dutson, who is a 25-year veteran of the sheriff's office, was brought to the hospital and is listed in guarded condition, says ABC news.
Parker is scheduled to be released next week, and Smith will get out of jail in June. Lieutenant Mary Lindstrand of the sheriff's office said officials are thinking of ways to reward the men for their heroic actions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and it killed 652,091 Americans in 2005.
Though heart conditions may be hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to live a full, thriving life and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Living an active lifestyle and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in red meat may make it possible to live a healthier life.
The American Heart Association supports efforts to reduce the amount of heart disease in the country, and accepts donations.
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, 53-year-old deputy Preston Dutson was supervising a jail work crew that stopped to help a stranded driver near Portland, OregonLive.com reports.
Dutson suddenly fell to the ground in need of medical assistance. Inmates James Parker and Michael Smith started cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the deputy, receiving guidance from a 911 dispatcher and a doctor who stopped to assist.
"We stayed because he's one of us," Smith told the news source. "Just because he's wearing a Multnomah County sheriff's uniform has no meaning to it. He's somebody's husband, somebody's father, somebody's grandfather."
Dutson, who is a 25-year veteran of the sheriff's office, was brought to the hospital and is listed in guarded condition, says ABC news.
Parker is scheduled to be released next week, and Smith will get out of jail in June. Lieutenant Mary Lindstrand of the sheriff's office said officials are thinking of ways to reward the men for their heroic actions.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., and it killed 652,091 Americans in 2005.
Though heart conditions may be hereditary, it is possible to modify one's lifestyle to live a full, thriving life and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Living an active lifestyle and eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and low in red meat may make it possible to live a healthier life.
The American Heart Association supports efforts to reduce the amount of heart disease in the country, and accepts donations.
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