Doctors saved Sno's life - Coach

14 September 2010 09:54
Former Celtic and Bristol City midfielder Evander Sno had to be revived by a defibrillator on three occasions after suffering a cardiac arrest.[LNB] Sno suffered serious heart problems during an Ajax reserve game at Vitesse Arnhem on Monday night.[LNB]The 23-year-old midfielder fell to the ground 18 minutes after coming on as a half-time substitute and was treated on the pitch for more than 10 minutes before being taken to hospital.[LNB]"At first I thought he stumbled, but very quickly everyone realised there was something seriously wrong due to the foam around his mouth," coach Albert van der Dussen told AD.[LNB]"Fortunately our doctor and physio were there quickly. They have performed an heroic act and saved his life.[LNB]"They gave him the defibrillator three times. We feared for his life, he was very lucky."[LNB]Sno, who started his career at Feyenoord before spells at NAC Breda, Celtic, Ajax and Bristol City, finally came round.[LNB]"He looked surprised to see all those people there," added Van der Dussen.[LNB]"I don't think he realised what was going on but everyone was greatly relieved.[LNB]"The ambulance crew then took over and took him to hospital."

Source: Team_Talk