AED

Attention all Players!

PCPC has purchased an AED to be housed at the courts at Kittyhawk. For the time being the unit will be stored in the display case, just inside the front door.

Below is a very short, informative video that explains how to use the AED in case of emergency.

We strongly encourage EVERYONE to take 5 minutes and watch this video.

If you would like more information, or feel you would benefit from an in-person demonstration or Q&A session, please reach out and we will arrange that through one of our club member retired Doctors.

HeartSine Samaritan® PAD 500P AED

Langtry Walk has also provided an AED that is stored on the table beside the court.

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HeartSine SAM 500P

Automated External Defibrillators

An AED is a portable device that can be used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly stopped working. This condition is called sudden cardiac arrest. It’s a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.

Cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that can happen to anyone, anywhere.When the heart suddenly stops pumping blood, the body and brain do not get oxygen. Without immediate treatment, a person’s chance of survival drops 10% per minute. Victims lose consciousness, can stop breathing, and may die.

You can use an AED to potentially re-start or correct the heart rhythm of someone who is in cardiac arrest or having a heart attack, even if you have no first-aid training.

It is virtually impossible to make a medical situation worse by using the AED. They are also perfectly safe to use. The electricity is transmitted through the patient’s chest between two self-adhesive electrodes, so provided you are not touching the patient when the shock is administered, there is no danger that you will be shocked. You cannot shock anyone else by accident, either.

They are easy to use, and do not require any kind of training (though we always recommend that you take some form of CPR or first-aid training to better equip you to handle medical emergencies).

*Source: https://vancouver.ca/people-programs