Initial update on Damar Hamlin reveals on-field treatment involved CPR, AED defibrillator

As Damar Hamlin was taken to a local hospital, it was revealed that he was administered CPR and required an AED defibrillator on the field. Hamlin reportedly was taken to a local hospital with a pulse, but was not breathing on his own.

Damar Hamlin requires CPR, AED on field

“I’m told Damar Hamlin has a pulse, but is not breathing on his own. He is being transported to UC. Needed AED and CPR on the field,” explained FOX19’s Joe Danneman.

The report appears to indicate exactly what led to the horrific scene on the field on Monday, as players surrounding Hamlin watched him receive CPR and treatment from an AED defibrillator.

Shortly afterwards, the ESPN Monday Night Football broadcast provided some additional insight into the scary scene as well. Hamlin was loaded onto the stretcher and was nearly loaded into the ambulance when they made the call to administer CPR to him on the field.

NFL officially postpones Bengals-Bills game

After the teams spent time in the locker rooms while the NFL attempted to make a decision on postponing the game, the league officially announced their decision to postpone the game for another date.

“Tonight’s Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals game has been postponed after Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced.

“Hamlin received immediate medical attention on the field by team and independent medical staff and local paramedics. He was then transported to a local hospital where he is in critical condition.

“Our thoughts are with Damar and the Buffalo Bills. We will provide more information as it becomes available.

“The NFL has been in constant communication with the NFL Players Association which is in agreement with postponing the game.”