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How long was Muamba dead?
Muamba was 'dead' for 78 mins - Bolton doctor tells BBC Sport's Dan Roan. In an emotional interview, Dr Tobin said: "It was 48 minutes when he collapsed to reaching hospital and a further 30 minutes after that. He was, in effect, dead at that time.".
How many shocks did Muamba get?
Dr Tobin said Muamba was given two defibrillator shocks on the pitch, one in the players' tunnel and a further 12 in the ambulance on the way to hospital but none worked.
How many defibrillator shocks did Muamba get?
1931 GMT: Muamba receives 15 defibrillator shocks in total before his heart starts beating again. The doctor said it was only when medics at London Chest Hospital took over that the situation began to sink in. He added: "I went into the corridor and cried. "This is Fabrice, not someone who has gone down in the street.
How long did it take for Dr. Tobin to recover from his death?
But Dr Tobin said he is amazed by the 23-year-old's recovery so far. In an emotional interview, Dr Tobin said: "It was 48 minutes when he collapsed to reaching hospital and a further 30 minutes after that. He was, in effect, dead at that time.".
Who was the doctor who rushed to Muamba's aid?
Tottenham club doctor Shabaaz Mughal was among those who rushed to Muamba's aid. He said: "He appeared to take a couple of gasps but was then unresponsive."
Who was the first to spot the player collapsed?
Dr Tobin told BBC Sport's Dan Roan how Bolton physio Andy Mitchell was the first to spot the player had collapsed. The doctor recalled: "He screamed, 'Get on the pitch, get on the pitch'. It was obvious something major was happening.". Dr Tobin said Muamba was given two defibrillator shocks on the pitch, one in the players' tunnel ...
Where was Muamba taken to?
Sharma told the Observer that the decision to take Muamba to the London Chest Hospital in Bethnal Green – almost eight miles away – rather than, as had been planned, the North Middlesex, much nearer White Hart Lane, may have helped to save the footballer's life.
What is Muamba's heart attack?
Cardiac arrest, which is what Muamba suffered, is significantly different from a heart attack. The second is usually caused by coronary heart disease, through which a clot starves the heart of blood and oxygen and damages the heart muscle itself. Cardiac arrest, which can be caused by electrocution and the like, but is usually the result of a genetic unhappiness, can affect the healthiest hearts and simply means that they suddenly stop pumping blood properly, the heart's internal electrical system having become temporarily scrambled: CPR is urgent and further more complex treatment is mandatory.
How many medical assistants did Spurs have?
Spurs had five fully medically trained assistants pitchside that day, and there was, as ever, aid from the St John Ambulance unit. It was a far cry from 2006, when Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech fractured his skull playing against Reading. He had to crawl off the pitch by himself and wait for an ambulance: the resultant outcry saw standards of medical pitchside preparation improved to their current high standards.
What did Tottenham fans chant Fabrice's name?
According to Lawrence, there had been "a groundswell, a primal roar, chanting Fabrice's name. The Tottenham fans joined in. They chanted his name and then they started chanting, 'Come on !'. It was like there was a compulsion to encourage him to get up, wake up. But he was carried off and a kind of hush descended.".
Who was the doctor on the Muamba team?
Muamba's team physician, Jonathan Tobin, was suddenly out of the loop. "Once we got to the hospital I was no longer part of the hands-on crew and it was when I took a step back that everything that just happened hit me." Fabrice Muamba was in the best place possible, perhaps in the whole of Britain, even though he wasn't to know it.
Did Rafael van der Vaart put his arms out?
He didn't put his arms out to break his fall, or anything, he just dropped.". It was seconds before other players noticed. Rafael van der Vaart, a Spurs player, was the first to do so, and frantic signalling to the pitchside medical teams brought on the men in green.
Who were the medical experts on the Spurs?
There was a squad of medical experts and friends there already. Spurs's club doctor, Shabaaz Mughal; and paramedics Peter Fischer and Wayne Diesel, who had been so involved in the first six minutes: and Bolton physio Andy Mitchell and club doctor Jonathan Tobin, a personal friend of Muamba.
How long was Fabrice Muamba dead?
Fabrice Muamba was 'effectively dead' for 78 minutes and had to be shocked 15 times before his heart restarted, a doctor revealed today. Medics worked on the Bolton Wanderers footballer for almost an hour and a half last weekend to get it going after he suffered a cardiac arrest.
How long did the medics work on Muamba?
Bolton Wanderers doctor Jonathan Tobin revealed today that medics worked on Muamba for 48 minutes between his collapse and arrival at the hospital last Saturday. Boy, 15, dies after collapsing on field during school rugby...
Why does Fabrice Muamba have cardiac arrest?
There are several possible causes of Fabrice Muamba’s cardiac arrest. The one which most commonly kills young athletes is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. A genetic defect, it causes part of the heart muscle to thicken in about one in 500 people. It is most serious in the young and is exacerbated by exercise.
How long did it take for Muamba to recover from cardiac arrest?
Doctors took 1hr and 18 minutes to restart Muamba's heart. But he is now making a 'miraculous' recovery - and joking with doctors. Bolton Wanderers Dr Jonathan Tobin describes shock of seeing 23-year-old midfielder suffer a cardiac arrest. Footballer was bemused that match had been stopped when he came round.
Where is Muamba from?
Born on April 6 1988, Muamba grew up in country's capital Kinshasa. to the sound of gunshots.
What was Dr Muamba's ambition?
He had ambitions to one day become an accountant and be referred to as 'Dr Muamba'.
Who is the doctor that helped Fabrice Muamba?
Leading the way, right, is Tottenham fan Dr Andrew Deaner, a consultant cardiologist who came down from the stands to help resuscitate the player
What happened to Muamba?
On 17 March 2012, Muamba suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during the first half of an FA Cup quarter-final match between Bolton and Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. After receiving lengthy attention on the pitch from medical personnel – including both Bolton club doctor Jonathan Tobin and Tottenham club doctor Shabaaz Mughal as well as consultant cardiologist and Tottenham fan Andrew Deaner, who was at the game and persuaded stewards to allow him onto the pitch – Muamba was taken to the specialist coronary care unit at the London Chest Hospital. Bolton manager Owen Coyle and club captain Kevin Davies accompanied Muamba in the ambulance. The match was abandoned by referee Howard Webb, and Bolton's next game, against Aston Villa, due to be played three days later, was postponed at the club's request. Aston Villa raised no objection.
When did Muamba retire?
Following medical advice, he announced his retirement from professional football in August 2012.
How many children does Muamba have?
They became engaged on 14 February 2012, married at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, on 21 October 2012, and, as of June 2021. , have four children. Muamba has been described as "deeply religious", and stated he would have sought a career in accountancy had he not become a professional footballer.
How long did Muamba live in England?
As a naturalised British citizen, Muamba was eligible to play for any of the Home Nations in which he had received three years of full-time education before the age of 18 or lived in for five years. In Muamba's case, that was just England, whom he represented at all youth levels, and captained the U-19 team.
What was the first goal that Muamba scored in the 2011-12 season?
Muamba scored on the opening day of the 2011–12 league season, in Bolton's 4–0 away win against Queens Park Rangers. He then scored his first ever goal in the League Cup, against his old club Arsenal in a 2–1 defeat.
What year did Muamba get his doctorate?
In July 2012, the University of Bolton awarded an honorary doctorate to Muamba, which he accepted on behalf of those involved in saving his life. He took part in the 2012 Christmas Special edition of the BBC programme Strictly Come Dancing.
When did Muamba join Bolton Wanderers?
On 16 June 2008, Muamba joined Premier League Bolton Wanderers for a fee of £5 million, with add-ons worth a further £750,000, on a four-year contract. He scored his first goal for the club against Wigan Athletic on 13 March 2010.