A 12-year-old boy from Colorado felt dizzy while at recess, not knowing that soon after, he’d collapse and suffer a cardiac arrest. According to CBS News, Jordan Palomar of Fort Morgan suffered this sudden medical episode two weeks ago.

School Nurse Saves Life Of 12-Year-Old Boy After He Suffers Cardiac Arrest At Recess

The school nurse immediately began to perform CPR, saving the boy’s life. “They did everything perfectly right at the right time to save my life,” said Jordan.

Upon arrival, emergency services transferred the 12-year-old to HCA HealthOne Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at Presbyterian St. Luke’s. Doctors quickly implanted a device that was able to regulate Jordan’s heartbeat.

The boy then woke up in the hospital and was able to celebrate his 13th birthday with his

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