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Inova Alexandria Hospital donates portable lifesaving device to fire department

By James Cullum
Inova Alexandria Hospital President Dr. Rina Bansal shakes hands with Alexandria Fire Chief Felipe Hernandez, Jr. after donating an automated compression device to the department (via Facebook)

Inova Alexandria Hospital recently donated a portable lifesaving device to the Alexandria Fire Department.

The ZOLL AutoPulse resuscitation system can cost upward of $7,500, and “delivers consistent, high-quality chest compressions during cardiac arrest, supporting critical care,” according to the AutoPulse website.

“We recently donated a portable lifesaving device to the Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA, helping first responders save more lives in the field,” Inova Alexandria Hospital posted on Facebook.

APD said that it is grateful for the donation and partnership.

“The AutoPulse device will be a valuable tool in helping our first responders provide the best possible care during cardiac emergencies,” APD said. “Thank you for supporting our mission to protect and serve the Alexandria community.”

Image via Facebook

About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.