Defibrillator location

[FindernRam]

Just did a basic CPR course and  it was obvious that speed of help is the key. This means getting to a defrib asap and not being afraid to use it. It is pretty simple and the machine will talk you through it.

BUT It does mean you need to know where the nearest one is. 999 or 112 will know based on where you are, but seconds count.

As you go around your normal areas keep an eye out for the yellow boxes, then you can shave those seconds off and maybe save a life.

 

[TigerTedd]

Find out where the nearest one to your house is.

Chances if surviving a caddish arrest drop by roughly 10% for every minute it takes to get an AED involved. And beat in mind you’ll have to get into the box, for which you need a code from 999, which all takes time.

But also, don’t wait until the casualty goes man down. There are plenty of symptoms that should prompt you to send someone to fetch an AED straight away, and have the ambulance on the way, ready for if/when they do go man down. 

And don’t forget your nearest AED May not be in a locked yellow box, it could be behind the reception desk if a local business. All Greene King pubs have them, for example.

Edited October 31, 2023 by TigerTedd

[Anag Ram]

Also, don’t be squeamish if a woman needs one. 
Needs to be applied on flesh. Women have lower survival rates because men are afraid to dislodge clothing. Might sound dodgy but lives are at stake. Modesty can kill.

[AndyinLiverpool]

11 hours ago, FindernRam said:

Just did a basic CPR course and  it was obvious that speed of help is the key. This means getting to a defrib asap and not being afraid to use it. It is pretty simple and the machine will talk you through it.

BUT It does mean you need to know where the nearest one is. 999 or 112 will know based on where you are, but seconds count.

As you go around your normal areas keep an eye out for the yellow boxes, then you can shave those seconds off and maybe save a life.

 

Actually had a fella at work with chest pains not that long ago. We had all done a first aid course just before and knew that the hotel next door had a defrib. Went and asked for it and they handed it over no questions asked.

Fortunately, we didn't need it - the ambulance came and my colleague was fine eventually.

[Stive Pesley]

My local pub did fund raising to get one fitted outside. This makes me feel much better as it's probably the place where I'll need it eventually 

Edited October 31, 2023 by Stive Pesley

[Mostyn6]

10 minutes ago, Stive Pesley said:

My local pub did fund raising to get one fitted outside. This makes me feel much better as it's probably the place where I'll need it eventually 

Wanted to chuckle at this. 

[Stive Pesley]

16 minutes ago, Mostyn6 said:

Wanted to chuckle at this. 

It's ok, gallows humour. We all have to die and I'd rather go having a good time in the pub than run over by a car or something 😂

[Mucker1884]

1 hour ago, Stive Pesley said:

It's ok, gallows humour. We all have to die and I'd rather go having a good time in the pub than run over by a car or something 😂

What if the car was driven by someone who had been having a good time in the pub?  A sort of compromise, if you will.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now THAT's gallows humour!  👀