EMERGENCY DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) & BLEED KIT
Life-Saving Equipment at Shotteswell Village Hall
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Emergency Process for the Defibrillator
In the event of a suspected heart attack/chest pains, the following procedure should be used:
Call 999 and ask for the ambulance service.
When asked by the operator, please give the telephone number from where you are calling and the location of this cabinet, which is:
Cabinet No. 815
Shotteswell Village Hall
Banbury
Oxon
OX17 1JF
The operator will ask a series of questions which you will need to answer to the best of your ability. This will only take a few seconds and will not delay the ambulance.
The operator will then provide you with the access code to open the cabinet.
The defibrillator and resuscitation pack should be removed from the cabinet and the ambulance service will stay on the line and give verbal instruction if required.
Switch on the defibrillator and it will then provide you with verbal instructions for use.
The defibrillator cannot be used incorrectly as it will only deliver a shock to the patient if it detects it is necessary.
There are scissors in the resuscitation pack to assist with removal of clothing and a pocket rescue breath mask to carry out CPR.
Acknowledgements
In Memory
We are indebted to Rosemary Higham-Stevens for the donation of the defibrillator in memory of the late Richard Corbett, from Shotteswell.
Funding Support
Our thanks to the Big Lottery Fund, who donated funds towards the housing cabinet.
Why This Matters
The survival rate for people who suffer Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in the UK is between just 4-5%. If no treatment is administered, the chance of successful resuscitation reduces by 10% per minute. Having a defibrillator accessible within ten minutes can significantly enhance a patient’s outcome.
“We just thought this might encourage other villages to follow our example.” – Val Ingram
A Tribute to Richard Corbett
Richard Corbett died five years ago at a meeting of Shotteswell Parish Council. His sudden death shocked residents and prompted them to work together to fund and set up a state-of-the-art Cardiac Science Defibrillator at the village hall.
Residents were determined to pay tribute to Richard whilst putting in a machine that might help save somebody else’s life.
Community Heroes
Special recognition to residents Hilary Wareing, Catherine Evans, David Booth and John Middleton, who carried out CPR on Richard Corbett until the ambulance arrived.
Thanks also to Val Ingram, who helped secure £900 from the Big Lottery Fund to pay for the locator system.
Local Defibrillator Locations
Our defibrillator is located at Shotteswell Village Hall
