The AED Coordinators (i.e. the captains) started receiving statistics on the number of 911 calls made that involved a cardiac arrest about six months ago.
The numbers are very low....like in the area of a half dozen a month across the entire Villages (isn't that great!!!). The numbers aren't overwhelming. In fact in many of the months the 911 call doesn't involve always end up transporting anyone to the hospital
...isn't that great !!!
Some people question why bother to help support an AED Group....well minutes count when you stop breathing....AED responders usually arrive on site 3 to 4 minutes before the EMTs do and begin applying CPR and the AED unit....that greatly reduces the potential of severe damage to the brain.
We've had our AED units up for almost 2 years...they only time they come out of the boxes is when we run a drill and monthly when the batteries are checked.
It's an expense I'm okay paying and not having to use....just like auto insurance or homeowners insurance
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