Hi everyone
In conjunction with the British Heart Foundation, Stenton has been allocated a defibrillator machine.
Due to the location of Stenton (i.e. miles away from the nearest hospital) time is of the essence when someone takes ill. Figures have shown that if a patient can be treated with a defib machine and CPR prior to the arrival of an ambulance, the chances of their survival are very much increased. To this end, we are looking for volunteers to be trained in the use of our defib machine.
We have teamed up with Scottish Ambulance who will be coming to provide a training weekend in the village hall. The date set is 7-8 November 2009. You do not need to have any medical or first aid background - anyone can be trained on these machines - they are very straightforward to use and basically tell you what to do.
Verity Sinclair (850316) and Andrew Mallen (850205) are at present are our only two trained defib operators within the village. Should you have any queries about the use of these machines or exactly what is involved they are both more than happy to speak to you about it. They have been on the course the same as the one we are holding in the village hall and therefore can tell you everything about it.
We are looking to try and train as many people as possible. Please think carefully about this - you never know - you could save a life.
If you are interested in this course, please let me know.
Many thanks
Emma
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