HOUSTON – Paramedics were called to the campus of Claughton Middle School on Monday after a student stopped breathing Monday morning, according to school officials.
Staff members in the classroom conducted CPR on the boy until he started breathing again, according to the Spring Independent School District
The boy's previous medical issue was not known.
"This was definitely a team effort," Claughton Middle School Principal David Baxter said. "Staff members in the classroom responded quickly, working as a team to begin CPR and call both the nurse and 911."
In a statement, Baxter said staff member Eric Rodriguez, who is a former Air Force veteran with medic experience, led the effort. Spring ISD said Rodriguez and a nurse gave the child compression and breathing treatment for 20 minutes until emergency medical services arrived.
"I was not going to stop until I got him back," Rodriguez said. "I was trained that you do your best, to the best of your ability every day and then you go home to your family.
The child was taken to Texas Children's Hospital with a parent and a staff member from the school.
Officials said counselors are on hand for staff and students for as long as necessary.
"I'm so proud of our staff for responding quickly and efficiently," Baxter said. "The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we will continue to ensure that staff members are trained and ready to respond to emergency situations when they occur."