Megan Hangyal, an ultrasound sonographer who works at the Center for Advanced Medicine in South County, was celebrating with family and friends at Arnold Days when the crowd around her began to panic. As some fellow attendees asked if medical professionals were present, Megan snapped into action.
She noticed the man in the center of the commotion was slumped forward over a table and appeared gray in color. Megan quickly used her CPR certification training, which is required for sonographers, and assessed him. She called out to him and attempted to sternal rub him, but there was no response. She made sure someone called 911 as she pulled him to the ground, checked for a pulse and when there was none felt, she started CPR.
After 2.5 minutes of administering CPR, ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) was achieved. EMS arrived soon afterward, and Megan was able to give them a report of what had occurred up to that point.
Of the incident Megan says “I am just happy I was there to help!” The division recognizes Megan for her ability to use her skills in an emergency situation to save this life. Being CPR certified is a step that anyone can take to potentially avoid a tragedy.