| defibrillators 10:51 - Sep 5 with 1881 views | Boundy |
I couldn't comment on other areas but where I live there's been an upsurge in the availability of public access defibrillators. This is a great to see but I've not seen any advertising campaigns other than the link below . Although extremely easy to use perhaps a short campaign could be run to back up whats been a worthy addition to public safety & health.
https://www.wales247.co.uk/swa |  |
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| defibrillators on 11:01 - Sep 5 with 1864 views | Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
There are an awful lot of misconceptions about defibs driven mainly by these tv shows and movies where the inevitably ridiculously handsome doctor shouts “clear!” and slams the paddles on the chest causing the body to jump a foot in the air. In reality they are so simple to use and does all the work itself. I think people would worry about electrocuting someone who doesn’t need it but they are fantastic bits of kit that anyone can use safely. |  |
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| defibrillators on 11:11 - Sep 5 with 1853 views | onehunglow |
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| defibrillators on 12:48 - Sep 5 with 1823 views | majorraglan |
Recently completed basic first aid and lifesaving training at work and got to practice on a defibrillator, as has been said they are easy to use and actually “talk” people through what to do. I’ve noticed a few popping up around our way, they’re an excellent piece of kit and a publicity campaign would defo be of value.
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| defibrillators on 15:15 - Sep 5 with 1786 views | Flashberryjack |
| defibrillators on 12:48 - Sep 5 by majorraglan |
Recently completed basic first aid and lifesaving training at work and got to practice on a defibrillator, as has been said they are easy to use and actually “talk” people through what to do. I’ve noticed a few popping up around our way, they’re an excellent piece of kit and a publicity campaign would defo be of value.
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Sadly a lot have been vandalised, and, would you believe, actually stolen.
We live in a weird society. |  |
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| defibrillators on 15:38 - Sep 5 with 1774 views | Catullus |
There's one in Skewen park. I've not used one but I have seen them on tv and yes, very simple to use.
You attach the pads and the machine literally does the rest, it even prompts you to administer CPR.
These should be available in supermarkes, on every high street, at every sports field, train stations, bus stops. They save lives. | |
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| defibrillators on 16:35 - Sep 5 with 1753 views | BarrySwan |
| defibrillators on 11:01 - Sep 5 by Joesus_Of_Narbereth |
There are an awful lot of misconceptions about defibs driven mainly by these tv shows and movies where the inevitably ridiculously handsome doctor shouts “clear!” and slams the paddles on the chest causing the body to jump a foot in the air. In reality they are so simple to use and does all the work itself. I think people would worry about electrocuting someone who doesn’t need it but they are fantastic bits of kit that anyone can use safely. |
The defibs detects if the person is displaying a heartbeat and won't operate if there is one. Its all automatic and the machines talks you though every step in simple terms.
Our small village has at least 8 with several having been used over the last two years or so. One resuscitated someone who unfortunately later died in hospital.
One saved someones life.
And in a well publicised tragedy last summer a cricketer died despite a paramedic being on scene so quickly using his own defib before the one at the sports field could be brought into use.
it was rather distressing to witness the medic plus an ambulance crew working in shifts for about an hour couldn't resuscitate the stricken cricketer but also impressive to see that such effort was undertaken to ensure that every chance possible was given by the attending medics.
Defibs aren't the be all and end all in such emergencies but surely give a certain percentage chance of survival whereas without their presence there may be none. [Post edited 5 Sep 2022 16:35]
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| defibrillators on 20:22 - Sep 5 with 1679 views | Boundy |
| defibrillators on 16:35 - Sep 5 by BarrySwan |
The defibs detects if the person is displaying a heartbeat and won't operate if there is one. Its all automatic and the machines talks you though every step in simple terms.
Our small village has at least 8 with several having been used over the last two years or so. One resuscitated someone who unfortunately later died in hospital.
One saved someones life.
And in a well publicised tragedy last summer a cricketer died despite a paramedic being on scene so quickly using his own defib before the one at the sports field could be brought into use.
it was rather distressing to witness the medic plus an ambulance crew working in shifts for about an hour couldn't resuscitate the stricken cricketer but also impressive to see that such effort was undertaken to ensure that every chance possible was given by the attending medics.
Defibs aren't the be all and end all in such emergencies but surely give a certain percentage chance of survival whereas without their presence there may be none. [Post edited 5 Sep 2022 16:35]
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They may not be the be all and end all but the chances of some one surviving a cardiac arrest by normal CPR being carried out compared to using an AFD increases from 6 to 75 % , I've had to carry out CPR twice and I wish I'd had one available | |
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| defibrillators on 22:21 - Sep 5 with 1624 views | BarrySwan |
| defibrillators on 20:22 - Sep 5 by Boundy |
They may not be the be all and end all but the chances of some one surviving a cardiac arrest by normal CPR being carried out compared to using an AFD increases from 6 to 75 % , I've had to carry out CPR twice and I wish I'd had one available |
I'm not suggesting that they aren't essential aids to improving someones chances of surviving a heart attack or collapse.
In fact my comments support the huge benefit of having such appliances to hand.
I'm just pointing out that they are not an automatic guarantee of reviving someone suffering a medical arrest but of course hugely improve the chances of being revived.
just as you are illustrating. | | | |
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| defibrillators on 10:35 - Sep 8 with 1472 views | Catullus |
| defibrillators on 20:22 - Sep 5 by Boundy |
They may not be the be all and end all but the chances of some one surviving a cardiac arrest by normal CPR being carried out compared to using an AFD increases from 6 to 75 % , I've had to carry out CPR twice and I wish I'd had one available |
Use an AFD, wasn't AFD banned for causing medical issues  | |
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| defibrillators on 17:48 - Sep 8 with 1422 views | swan65split |
Just noticed 1 on our local rugby club wall . |  | | |
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