The PAD program is going ahead in leaps and bounds thanks to the dedicated work of Wal Kelly and his newly appointed committee members - Geoff Brentnall and Geoff Ford.
Wal announces that he has just recieved a $500 donation from Safeway and Marketplace Shopping Centre management, Shell Road for the installation of a PAD in the centre.
A public launch will take place at the centre on March 14th at 5.00pm. Members are urged to attend this launch by President Helen Trigg.
What's public access to defibrillation?
Public access to defibrillation (PAD) means making AEDs available in public and/or private places where large numbers of people gather or people who are at high risk for heart attacks live.
What is an AED?
The automated external defibrillator (AED) is a computerized medical device. An AED can check a person’s heart rhythm. It can recognize a rhythm that requires a shock. And it can advise the rescuer when a shock is needed. The AED uses voice prompts, lights, and text messages to tell the rescuer the steps to take.
AEDs are very accurate and easy to use. Wal is working on a program of demonstrations which will be conducted at the Marketplace Shopping Centre.
