14 October 2024
Staff from the States of Jersey Ambulance Service and members of the Health and Community Services Resuscitation Service will be teaching CPR and defibrillation techniques to members of the public for Restart a Heart Day, this coming Wednesday (16 October).
Restart a Heart Day is an annual initiative, led by the Resuscitation Council (UK) to help people to learn CPR, and raise awareness and confidence in dealing with out of hospital cardiac arrest.
UK statistics show that whereas only one in 25 victims of a cardiac arrest is likely to survive without receiving CPR, their chances increase to one in four where CPR takes place.
A stall will be set up next to the fountain on Broad Street between 09:00-14:00, to teach as many people as possible CPR and defibrillation skills.
The event offers the chance for members of the public to try their hand at CPR, get to grips with a 'defib' and become more comfortable with what is involved, should they encounter someone who's had a cardiac arrest. It takes just three minutes before damage to the brain can commence, and CPR can keep the blood flowing.
Katie Campbell, Clinical Tutor for the States of Jersey Ambulance Service said: “Early CPR and defibrillation can double the chances of survival for someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest, so it is important as many people as possible know what to do in an emergency.
“Restart a Heart Day is a brilliant initiative that spreads awareness and builds confidence to do the right thing in an emergency."
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