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(Winona)

The stillness in the room is deafening, every second stretching out unbearably as I lean over Abby. She isn't breathing but I can hear a slow, faint heartbeat in my ear as I press it to her chest.

"Call 911!" I cry out as I prepare to get some breaths into Abby. I'm too scared to try compressions as it may do more damage than help.

Phillip's voice breaks through my fog of panic. I'm on it, calling them now!" His voice is laced with

urgency.

"Tell them she's under Dr. Green at St. Michael's hospital. She needs to

go there."

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His words tumble out as he speaks. "Yes, it's an emergency. My daughter, she's... she's not breathing and she just had heart surgery two months ago. We need an ambulance now!"

I hear him recounting details of the hospital and doctor. He tells them what I'm doing. I'm giving her gentle but regular breaths. Please let it help.

Anne talks now. "I'm calling Sheila Hobbs."

Abby's lungs, Phillip kneels beside us, his face a

hand finding a spot on my back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep

phone back into her pocket and moving closer to us. "Sheila's

as fast

heart is racing, each beat echoing the terror I

voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm

around me, a sound I've never been so relieved to

door, their presence a blur of motion as they took over, their

them, a seasoned professional with a calm

matches with the rise and fall. "We're assisting her breathing." he explains to us, his

You sure did well

clenched, watching every movement with intense focus. "Will she be okay?" His voice cracks slightly, the fear apparent despite his usual

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now. This will help her breathe until we can get her under more comprehensive care

the ventilator, his eyes flicking to the monitors displaying Abby's vital

heartbeat is

quick, efficient movements, pulls out her phone to communicate with the hospital. I'm calling Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for a moment

the conversation, I catch her saying, "Dr. Green, we have Abby Joseph here with a very faint heartbeat and breathing with assistance only. What are your recommendations for

with Dr. Green turning into a muffled. exchange that leaves me

the call and turns back to us, her expression slightly more relaxed. "Dr. Green is readying his team for

with a well-oiled efficiency. They secure Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They check her

and I

and wraps a blanket around me. "You

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