The FLEET Charity makes more communities HeartSafe®

General News

The Front Line Emergency Equipment Trust has been making more communities across Cornwall HeartSafe® thanks to its continual fundraising efforts.
The latest PAD sites can be found at:-

1. Spar Shop, Bugle, St Austell, PL26 8PD
2. Spar Shop, Wadebridge, PL27 7AE
3. Lanhydrock Golf Club, Bodmin, PL30 5AQ
4. Kilkhampton MOT Garage, Bude, EX23 9QR
5. Threemilestone Village Hall, Truro, TR3 6BY
6. St Columb Fire Station, R9 6RW
7. The Ship Inn, Lerryn, PL22 0PT
8. Trevone Beach Complex, Padstow, PL28 8QY
9. St Tudy Post Office and Stores, Bodmin, PL30 3NN
10. St Andrews Tyres, St Austell, PL25 3LD
11. Queens Garage, Indian Queens, TR9 6QX
12. Blue Anchor Inn, Fraddon, TR9 6LS

These life-saving pieces of emergency equipment are all housed within the latest Smart Cabinets which are remotely opened by the Ambulance Service if needed in the event of an SCA.
For more information about the FLEET Charity please visit their website www.fleet.org.uk.

For more information about making your community HeartSafe® please email us at enquiries@aedlocator.org or telephone 01275 333999.

What are the facts about Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the single most significant cause of death – around 100,000 deaths per year are as a result of SCA. It is estimated 60,000 occur out of the hospital. Less than 5% of sufferers survive a cardiac arrest. With the early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and effective CPR, the survival rate can increase to 50%. There is a likelihood that cardiac arrests will occur within the population of one of our business/projects whilst workmen, professionals or visitors are on the premises/site.

Many SCA victims can be saved if persons nearby recognise what has happened, summon the ambulance service with the minimum of delay, perform basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (particularly chest compressions) and use an AED to provide a high energy electric shock to restore the heart’s normal rhythm. Each of these stages is a link in a chain of events that provide the best chance of success, but the critical factor is the speed with which the shock is given.

What are the features of an AED?

Purchasing a defibrillator can be confusing, as the technical ability and performance of the defibrillator may be only understood by trained personnel and sales persons! When in doubt, before money is spent, we recommend you discuss with us your specific requirements of where your defibrillator is to be positioned and who it is likely to be used by. We will be happy to give you our advice before you commit to any purchase. Contact Us