St. Anthony’s Catholic School student survives cardiac arrest after quick actions from school nurse, SAFD

St. Anthony’s Catholic School student survives cardiac arrest after quick actions from school nurse, SAFD

What began as a typical day in P.E. class turned into a terrifying event for 12-year-old Bianca Ximenez. On March 25, during P.E. class, the St. Anthony’s Catholic School student collapsed unexpectedly during a routine run at school and went into cardiac arrest.Bianca’s life was saved thanks to the swift response from school nurse Caroline Mendez and paramedics with the San Antonio Fire Department.“I ran from the stairs down all the way over her…