Defibrillator
Notes from the training on the 20th February
The code for the defibrillator is 0999 [followed by a tick]
The code for the defibrillator is 0999 [followed by a tick]
Phone 112 on your mobile
Phone 112 on your mobile
or
or
999
999
112 will look across all networks to find an emergency signal.
In any event try and use a hands free phone so that you can receive instructions.
Phone the Bull and Heifer and get someone to bring the defibrillator to you.
Phone the Bull and Heifer and get someone to bring the defibrillator to you.
This will save you time
Start chest compression as soon as you can
Start chest compression as soon as you can
Before the defibrillator arrives
Before the defibrillator arrives
Arms straight and the rhythm you want is:
- Nelly the elephant
- Staying alive
- Little fish
Attach the defibrillator pads as shown in the picture
Attach the defibrillator pads as shown in the picture
Listen to and follow the instructions, especially keeping clear.
Listen to and follow the instructions, especially keeping clear.
Chest compression is more important than 'the kiss of life'
Chest compression is more important than 'the kiss of life'
The defibrillator will tell you to give the patient a couple of breaths
We were advised that unless you have been trained do not do the breatha
Chest compression is very tiring if you have someone there to help then share the workload - 2 minutes each
Chest compression is very tiring if you have someone there to help then share the workload - 2 minutes each