I spend my life hoping I don't have to do First Aid. I can do the recovery position, I think, but what about heart attacks? We have had an interesting proposition from Beds Fire and Rescue about siting a public defibrillator in Cranfield. See below. This will obviously make its way onto the PC agenda.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, have earmarked some financial reserves in order to purchase and install, public access defibrillators in the community, which may help save the lives of people who suffer a potential cardiac arrest. We have been working in liaison with our local Ambulance Service to identify those areas where a Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) might be most beneficial to situate, and have identified Cranfield as a potential beneficiary.
A CPAD, also referred to as an Automated External Defibrillator AED, is a portable defibrillator especially designed for people with no medical background.
When applied to the patient, voice commands and screen messages will guide the user step-by-step through the process and its intelligent technology will only allow it to shock a ‘shockable’ heart rhythm.
AED technology opens a window for the public to take on a key role to support emergency services who would otherwise be hindered by the time it takes to reach the victim. The AED would be sited in a vandal proof metal box, in a suitable location with an electrical supply eg village hall.
The access code to the box will be given by the Ambulance Service Control room when a caller dials 999 and reports a possible cardiac arrest. Consumables eg battery (4 year life), and chest pads, will be replaced by ourselves for the duration of the warranty of the defibrillator (7 years) and we would look to appoint a village ‘custodian’ who, once a week, could carry out some basic visual checks, to ensure the AED is operable.
Thereafter, we would expect the Parish Council to attain full responsibility for the defibrillator.
Further information on defibrillators in the community can be found on the Community Heartbeat Trust website
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, have earmarked some financial reserves in order to purchase and install, public access defibrillators in the community, which may help save the lives of people who suffer a potential cardiac arrest. We have been working in liaison with our local Ambulance Service to identify those areas where a Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) might be most beneficial to situate, and have identified Cranfield as a potential beneficiary.
A CPAD, also referred to as an Automated External Defibrillator AED, is a portable defibrillator especially designed for people with no medical background.
When applied to the patient, voice commands and screen messages will guide the user step-by-step through the process and its intelligent technology will only allow it to shock a ‘shockable’ heart rhythm.
AED technology opens a window for the public to take on a key role to support emergency services who would otherwise be hindered by the time it takes to reach the victim. The AED would be sited in a vandal proof metal box, in a suitable location with an electrical supply eg village hall.
The access code to the box will be given by the Ambulance Service Control room when a caller dials 999 and reports a possible cardiac arrest. Consumables eg battery (4 year life), and chest pads, will be replaced by ourselves for the duration of the warranty of the defibrillator (7 years) and we would look to appoint a village ‘custodian’ who, once a week, could carry out some basic visual checks, to ensure the AED is operable.
Thereafter, we would expect the Parish Council to attain full responsibility for the defibrillator.
Further information on defibrillators in the community can be found on the Community Heartbeat Trust website
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