Automated defibrillator
at Wild Waterworks
Stoney Creek News
July 15th, 2005
Earlier this year, Wild Waterworks has purchased
a HeartStart OnSite Defibrillator. Sudden cardiac
arrest is the No. 1 cause of death in Canada. In more
than 80 per cent of the cases, rapid defibrillation
would be beneficial and research has shown maximum
benefit when defibrillation is provided under five
minutes from the point of collapse.
This device can easily be used by staff. Appropriate
training and the voice prompts provided by the AED
are all that are required for successful defibrillation.
Having this device has vastly improved patron safety
and the pool staff's ability to save lives should
an event occur.
The Hamilton Conservation Authority hopes it will
be able to expand the use of AEDs to other conservation
areas, where emergency response time may be considerable
When an AED is applied, it detects the presence or
absence of a shockable heart rate rhythm. If it detects
ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation,
it will advise the user by the voice prompt to deliver
the shock, which is done by pressing a clearly marked
button. |
