Topics: Disney, Disney World, US News, Health
A mom has shared a warning to fellow parents as she recalled the harrowing experience of her son's heart stopping on a rollercoaster.
Florida mother Christine Tagle had to simply watch as her son passed out while on a Disney World Florida ride.
On 21 September, Christine and her family boarded the Guardians of the Galaxy ride hoping to build on what would have been a good day so far.
But just 20 seconds into the ride, her five-year-old son Ernesto passed out, and Christie was forced to finish the rollercoaster ride next to her son's limp body after his heart stopped.
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As you can imagine, the fearful mother leapt into action as soon as the ride concluded.
She explained the terrifying ordeal in the Walt Disney World Tips and Tricks Facebook group and issued a warning to people.
Christine explained: "When the ride was over, I pulled him out screaming for help, the staff directed me to a hallway where I laid my son down and I began CPR - a few seconds later the staff shocked him with the AED.
"My husband ran out to find help and found a couple - a nurse and an EMT - who continued CPR, kept him stable as he began to have seizures until EMT services came."
Thankfully her son is alive and after many tests it was discovered Ernesto suffers from a genetic heart condition known as catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
The mother insisted that everyone who doesn’t know CPR should take it upon themselves to learn, with her husband echoing these sentiments, arguing they could be invaluable in life and death situations.
The father has already taken to sharing pictures of his son smiling while in a hospital bed after the incident.
He added: "I’m happy to say that Ernesto is doing well after surgery with no signs of brain or heart damage. Even better this warrior is already home and already asking to ride his motorcycle.
"Get CPR certified or get a refresher course. You never know when you’ll need it," the dad concluded.
The two parents also endeavored to find those who helped them in their time of need.
In a post Christine wrote: "Because of this group we have been able to locate and talk to the amazing Nurse and EMT who helped us, as well as cast members who were there, firefighters who helped on site and in the ER, Ambulance drivers and EMT, and Drs who were at our first ER."
