Dr. Oz ‘saves a life at Newark airport using CPR and defibrillator’ after man collapses

Dr. Oz reportedly saved a man’s life after collapsing at the Newark, New Jersey airport Monday night.

The television host began giving him CPR before using a defibrillator after a man fell to the ground near the baggage claim, TMZ said.

Oz – whose full name is Mehmet Cengiz Öz – was in the right place at the right time as the man ‘flatline’ while the Doctor ‘brought him back to life as a huge crowd watched’ from the terminal.

‘Last night a man near me and my family collapsed after we arrived at Newark Airport,’ said Dr. Oz in a statement to DailyMail.com. “I performed CPR with the help of a Newark Port Authority police officer and cleared the man’s airway.

Helping Hands: Dr. Oz reportedly saved a man’s life after collapsing at the Newark, New Jersey airport Monday night; seen in February 2020

Fortunately, Newark Airport had a defibrillator nearby that could save his life. As a physician and human being, it is our responsibility to intervene in the event of a medical emergency. ‘

Add: “Another important reminder of the importance of taking the time to learn CPR and use a defibrillator. You could save a life. ‘

The doctor reported that the man “turned a terrible color and foam came out of his mouth when he started CPR.”

A Twitter user witnessed the events at the airport and tweeted a photo with the caption, ‘Holy sh ** that was dr oz on my flight?!? dude his daughter was screaming out dad !!! and he sprang into action

A police officer from the Port Authority helped Dr. Oz reportedly continued CPR and cleared the man’s airway.

Law enforcement officials confirmed that the man was 60 years old and that the defib was being used at the highest possible strength.

The man has been taken to a local New Jersey-area hospital and is doing “okay” while waiting for lab results, but may have had a heart attack.

Right place at the right time: TMZ reported that Oz has been in contact with the wife of the man he was traveling with at the time

TMZ reported that Oz has been in contact with the wife of the man he was traveling with at the time.

A Twitter user witnessed the events at the airport and tweeted a photo with the caption, ‘Holy sh ** that was dr oz on my flight?!? dude his daughter was screaming out dad !!! and he sprang into action.

‘Crazy props and respect @DrOz and the Port Authority police at Newark Airport.

The scene: A port authority officer reportedly helped Dr. Oz proceed with CPR and cleared the man’s airway (photo: Newark airport)