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Defibrillator

Barrowden and Wakerley Defibrillator Group

Suspected heart attack or collapse

 

Actions:-

 

Call 999.

 

In clinic hours call Barrowden Surgery Tel: 01572 747433.

 

Call a local Responder see list in next column.

             Give information clearly and fully.

 

If you know how to:-

Check airway is clear

Check breathing

Check pulse

Apply CPR if appropriate.

 

If you have lots of helpers:

 At night put on house and exterior lights

Ask someone to wait by the road to direct responder.

If no Responder is available:

Follow advice at item 4

Ask a helper to fetch the Defibrillator

This is to the left of the porch at the Surgery

A key is in the breakable glass box nearby.

When back with the patient

Turn it on and follow the instructions.

Notify 747822 as equipment used must be replaced

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Last updated: 6th August 2010

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