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Coroner recommendation: “Teach pupils how to use AEDs & perform CPR”

During recent inquest findings on the tragic death of young pupil Stephen Dudley, the coroner recommended that the school (and others like it) develop a program to learn how to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) and reinforce it every year. Coroner Gordon Matenga said, ""Students would be given training on what to … [Read more...] about Coroner recommendation: “Teach pupils how to use AEDs & perform CPR”

First-hand account of a bystander

Wow, this is a powerful read - Kiwi journalist Steve Deane shares his sad experience of a fit friend and sports mate who went down with a cardiac arrest in the middle of a soccer game. It's a gruelling first-hand account of what it's like to be on the scene in the event of a cardiac arrest and the feeling of helplessness if you don't know how to … [Read more...] about First-hand account of a bystander

Son saves dad during cardiac arrest in NZ

This story from Stuff.co.nz is an incredible tale but it also shares an important message: that we need more AEDs to be available for public use ALL WEEK LONG. We now sell tamper-proof cabinets for this very reason - see them HERE. Using a defibrillator during cardiac arrest doubles the chance of the patient's survival. Yet of the 108 AEDs in … [Read more...] about Son saves dad during cardiac arrest in NZ

Heart Saver on The Project

For those of you who missed The Project NZ on Friday night, here's the item where they talked to the groom-to-be about his cardiac arrest and the fact that he owes his life today to an AED donated by Paul Ego. They also had our own Mike Mander on the show, talking a bit about the difference between a cardiac arrest and a heart attack, and showing … [Read more...] about Heart Saver on The Project

Sudden cardiac arrest survivor donates defibrillator to school

Photo: Barry Harcourt In June last year, Te Anau's Doug Fox suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at an airport. Thankfully his GP happened to be in the same place and an AED was available and used. Learning from the event, Doug and his wife Carolyn wanted to donate an AED for use to the wider community, so they chose Mararoa School. Carolyn … [Read more...] about Sudden cardiac arrest survivor donates defibrillator to school

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