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#1 Posted : 11 October 2000 11:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Samantha Bevington I'm looking for information on the legal requirements and health and safety training/implications of carrying a defibrillator in a chauffeur driven vehicle. Can anybody help?
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#2 Posted : 12 October 2000 09:19:00(UTC)
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Posted By Zyggy Turek Samantha, I am in the process of purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for my organisation which will be for use in a building rather than being carried in a car. However, if you want to pick out the points that apply to your situation, then feel free! * I would recommend that the AED should be fully automatic & therefore easy to use. * Finance to purchase one may be available through the British Heart Foundation (Tel. 020 7487 9419). * Talk to your local ambulance service to assist in making your decision on which one to buy (NB their endorsement will be needed if you apply for funding) * As you will be carrying the AED in a vehicle, then I would suggest that you go for a model which is powered by a lithium battery which will give a shelf life of up to 5 years & up to 230 discharges. * Discussions with St John Ambulance & our own First-Aid providers confirm that any person who may use the AED should ideally be a certificated First Aider or at the very least have training in CPR. In addition, our Insurers will not provide legal liability cover unless our designated persons are fully trained & storage is regulated/controlled. * Additional training would then have to be given in the use of the AED (sometimes provided free by the supplier), but please note that re-training is also necessary (intervals suggested range from every 90 days to every 6 months). * Finally, every minute of delay reduces a persons chance of survival by 10% & so a quick response is vital. I hope that some of the above points are of use & if you want to discuss it further, then please use my e-mail link. Zyggy.
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#3 Posted : 13 October 2000 09:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By Nicky I am part of a First Response team, and the previous info' is excellent. However I must stress the CPR training in case the defib is of no use,but do not let all this advice put you off - the defibs are fantastic machines and totally idiot proof. (We have a paramedic who trains us - paid for by the ambulance service, but that may be luck rather than by design, because he lives in the village. I have done a risk assessment in draft form if you want it, e-mail me .Best wishes, Nicky Best wishes
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#4 Posted : 13 October 2000 09:37:00(UTC)
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Posted By Nicky I am part of a First Response team, and the previous info' is excellent. However I must stress the CPR training in case the defib is of no use,but do not let all this advice put you off - the defibs are fantastic machines and totally idiot proof. (We have a paramedic who trains us - paid for by the ambulance service, but that may be luck rather than by design, because he lives in the village. I have done a risk assessment in draft form if you want it, e-mail me.(Can you do that in this forum?)- Best wishes, Nicky Best wishes
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#5 Posted : 13 October 2000 10:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Samantha Bevington Thanks Nicky for your info, you didn't give me your e-mail address, can you let me know at sam.bevington@staffordshire.gov.uk
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