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Jun 17, 2021 · Kjaer secured Eriksen’s neck, ensured his airways were cleared and started CPR prior to medics attending to the stricken teammate.
Jun 12, 2021 · Simon Kjaer has received huge praise for his part in stabilising Christian Eriksen after he collapsed and required CPR in Denmark's Euro 2020 game. Eriksen is now stable and talking.
Jun 14, 2021 · The Denmark captain has been praised for his actions after team-mate Christian Eriksen suddenly collapsed on the pitch just before half-time during the 1-0 group B loss against Finland in...
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The medical team that saved Christian Eriksen's life will be the recipients of the 2021 UEFA President's Award along with Denmark captain Simon Kjaer.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin described the individuals as "the true heroes of Euro 2020" after rushing to Eriksen's aid in Denmark's opening group game against Finland.
Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field at Parken Stadium on June 12, but is now on the road to recovery after he was resuscitated on the pitch.
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UEFA said the accolade is a "mark of homage for their vital contributions", with Kjaer sharing the honour for his reaction in immediately helping Eriksen as well as for the "exceptional leadership qualities" he displayed.
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and is a medical technique which is given to someone who goes into cardiac arrest.
That occurs when the heart encounters an electrical issue and stops pumping blood around the body and to the brain, causing the person to fall out of consciousness and stop breathing.
Medics define this as 'clinical death', which is the onset of biological death, although CPR can help re-start the person's heart functions and save their life.
By administering chest compressions and rescue breaths, the CPR performer helps to pump blood and oxygen around the person's body, taking over the role of their heart and lungs.
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Jun 12, 2021 · Kjaer realised what was going on and worked to stop the 29-year-old from swallowing his tongue and then took the life-saving decision to start giving CPR on his stricken friend.
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Aug 24, 2021 · UEFA invited the six medics who helped save Eriksen's life to the Euro 2020 final last month. After Eriksen was transported to a nearby hospital, he underwent surgery to implant a heart...
Jun 22, 2021 · In the immediate aftermath of Christian Eriksen’s collapse after suffering cardiac arrest in Denmark’s Euro 2020 opener against Finland, Danish captain Simon Kjær earned admiration around the...
