Defibrillators

Location

The village defibrillator is located on the external left hand corner of Fox and Duck Pub as you face it. There is a code to get into the protective yellow box, the ambulance service will give you this code when you call.

How to use it.

Call the ambulance service on 999 first.

Do not leave the casualty, ask a helper to retrieve the Defibrillator.

When you get the defibrillator out of the yellow box and open the actual orange case, the defibrillator itself will talk you through everything. There are also instructions in the back of the case together with a few essential tools.

There is also a set of Child Pads in the back of the case.

Details on how to use a Defibrillator can also be found on the St Johns Ambulance website.  https://www.sja.org.uk/get-advice/how-to/how-to-use-a-defibrillator/

Upkeep.

If you ever use this kit the Parish Council must be informed. Things like pads need replacing and batteries need work done to them every time it is used.

The defibrillator is registered with the East of England Ambulance service through https://thecircuit.uk

Thankfully this kit has only been used once to save someone’s life. If a member of our community or nearby public needs it, it’s there.

Therfield Parish Council