Defibrillator help please
Defibrillator help please
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Davel

Original Poster:

8,982 posts

287 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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I know that there are medical experts on here and so would appreciate some impartial advice please.
I'm looking for one for our Estate office on our industrial estate and, having visited the Health & Safety exhibition at Event City earlier this week, I have tied my self in a knot trying to choose one.
So, I'm looking for an automatic version for dummies (including me) and seem to be spoilt for the many makes and choices available.
I don't want to spend a fortune because I expect it to be nicked at some stage but I do want to choose one that won't let us down when needed and is easy to maintain or have maintained on a regular basis.
We probably have about 25 folk on site here daily plus say 40 visitors each day coming and going - so I want to be prepared just in case.
Of course everyone that I asked at the event recommended their own - surprisingly!
Help please...

55palfers

6,365 posts

193 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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knk

1,340 posts

300 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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Heartstart FRx, around £1000.

scotlandtim

462 posts

157 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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SPServices - speak to them - they're an excellent provider of all things healthcare and can't recommend them highly enough. no affiliation, just used them or years. They'll sell you the right one for your need and ensure spares are available - pads / batteries etc.

https://www.spservices.co.uk/

Shaw Tarse

31,887 posts

232 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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Is it worth asking local ambo service?

snobetter

1,364 posts

175 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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Shaw Tarse said:
Is it worth asking local ambo service?
Won't use automatic, try your local hospital med elec dept if you want, links above are good though.

Henners

12,423 posts

223 months

Thursday 12th October 2017
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The wife thinks I'm mad when I say I'll be getting one for the house when I hit 40!


Davel

Original Poster:

8,982 posts

287 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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Cheers All

Looking at the links now.

neenaw

1,225 posts

218 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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Shaw Tarse said:
Is it worth asking local ambo service?
This.

Get in touch with your local ambulance service and they'll usually have a community resuscitation team or something along those lines and they'll be able to advise you and in most cases also offer any training you need.
If you're in the either London or South Central Ambulance Service areas then let me know and I'll be able to put you in touch with someone who can help.

Davel

Original Poster:

8,982 posts

287 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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In Cheshire, so have telephoned them and waiting for a call back.

Thanks

Shaw Tarse

31,887 posts

232 months

Friday 13th October 2017
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Do you do Twitter/Facebook?

I'm guessing it's not the reason for putting a Defib in place, but a little publicity may be a nice benefit,

Davel

Original Poster:

8,982 posts

287 months

Monday 16th October 2017
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Yes FB but not Twitter