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Old 02-27-2014, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist View Post
In the scenario set by the OP where the person is up and about walking the dog?? Maybe if the person is clearly severely debilitated and has a bedside caregiver I could be restrained but in that case it's unlikely a call for defib would go out. Calls for defib are made only after a 911 call is screened for apparent heart attack victims.
I don't understand why it would be unlikely? Suppose someone is out walking and falls to the ground. Anyone in the neighborhood might notice that and call 911. How can such a call be "screened" for heart attack if the caller has no idea why the person fell to the ground?

Also, remember, many Villagers have multiple health conditions. For example, a diabetic person could have cancer and coronary artery disease. And yet they might appear to be well when out walking.

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