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Posted By Christopher Matthews
Good afternoon
I would be grateful once more for advice from those that know.
What are your thoughts, and what are the rules on having defibrilators on site.
Personally I am really not happy with the thought of introducing one of these to site, and I am sure that I saw somewhere there is a requirement for regular training in the use of.
I do not feel that one of these is neccessary, neither do I feel that this falls in with the responsibilities of first aid personnel.
Your comments appreciated
Thank You
Chris
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Posted By SeanThompson
Good piece of kit, people need training every 6 months and they don't have to be first aiders
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Posted By David Thomas
I am sending First Aiders on courses and they are being told by St Johns Ambulance our offices with 300+ should have one
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Posted By Mike Herbert
Hi there,
I recently worked for an organisation that had a large number of the general public on site and given the frequently elderly numbers it was decide to introduce a defib. machine.
These are actually very good and can improve the survival chances in many circumstances.
The design of them is very good too and unlikely (for the type we had) to defib unless it was required as they detect if any heart beat is present thus avoiding unnecessary shock. The machine gave audible instruction to the user to 'talk them through' the process. Reasonably fool proof.
First aiders were given training in its use which was quite short and were deployed on a couple of occasions with success and positive outcomes.
If you have any doubts talk to a medical professional on the type you have and circumstances likely.
Regards
Mike
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Posted By Charley Farley-Trelawney
We have one on site, it has been used and was well worth the investment. We have the one that is virtually daft proof.
well worth it.
CFT
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Posted By Ken Taylor
With the latest ones you don't even have to press the button as the machine decides whether defibrillation is needed. These things can save lives within the short time needed to do so and before brain damage ensues. I consider them particularly relevant with at-risk clients and at sporting and fitness type venues. The suppliers will provide the training including a video and there's nothing really complicated about it. First-aiders are well suited to using these as they will already be trained in CPR.
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Posted By Phil
Cant see any reason why you would object to having one on site? Not at all onerous, just a 6 monthly update required.
Early defibrillation saves lives.
For every minute that passes after cardiac arrest, the chance of a good outcome diminishes by 10%.
Bystander CPR is also very important (a reason why you should be at least BLS trained)
However, the only way that the most common cardiac arrest rythyms (VF, VT) can be sorted out is by a defibrillator.
Not that expensive now either £1000 approx.
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