Audience saves man from heart attack mid-comedy show. The comedian visited hospital to finish the show for him
The shared clip shows people gathering to help him, taking turns to perform CPR.
Attending stand-up comedy shows is the most fun thing. But beyond the shows, it often gives audiences a shared experience to connect and give that much-needed break from their daily grind. But what happens when a medical emergency occurs during a comedy show? Recently, stand-up comedian Drew Lynch got to witness something amazing at his show in Washington, on September 21.
The former America's Got Talent contestant was performing at the Spokane Comedy Club when a man in the audience suffered a heart attack during the performance. The comedian who shared the clip on his Instagram account shared that as soon as the person collapsed, the people gathered to help him, taking turns to perform CPR and call the paramedics. He wrote, "He had no pulse for over 5 minutes. With the combined efforts of total strangers, and honestly, by what felt like a miracle that night, he was revived right there in the room." The video showcased a distressed-looking Drew, who helped the audience coordinate in moving the furniture and give way for people to administer CPR. The video showcased the ambulance arriving with paramedics entering the venue, when one person was seen shouting, "He's waking up." The person identified as Mr. Wende was swiftly taken to the hospital. After the stressful event, Drew called it an unforgettable night while breaking down in tears. Heaping praise on the audience for their timely intervention, Drew said, "I know we are here making jokes and doing a bunch of s**t just about the town, but you guys all really just came together in a really cool way. You saved that guy’s life."
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Drew shared pictures of himself visiting Wende at the hospital and revealed to his followers that he was doing alright, as he was seen sharing laughs with the patient and his family. Thanking his community, Drew wrote, "HUGE thank you to the people of Spokane, the brave medical professionals, and the Wende family for bringing this man into my life and reminding me just how special community can be. #spokane."
A study done by Sabina Hunziker in 2022 revealed the long-term survival rates of patients who survived the initial hospital stay after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Based on 38 studies encompassing 28,733 patients, researchers found that the 10-year survival rates for these patients ranged between 62% and 64%, with a median survival time of 5.0 years. Notably, patients who received bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) had a higher likelihood of survival compared to those who did not.
After Drew's post on Instagram, many of his fans rallied to appreciate the community for rendering help to the heart patient. @dgcomedy wrote, "Drew, this entire story is so sweet and I’m so glad he’s going to be okay! It all brought tears to my eyes."
@krystalbauer commented, "As a former RN, I absolutely love this! Time is muscle when it comes to heart attacks — the more you waste, the more you lose. Immediate CPR and defibrillation make a massive difference! Just look at the patient, recovering well because strangers jumped in to help!" @rutledgewood wrote, "So beautiful, and so special that y’all went to visit him."
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