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On hand AEDs after councilor collapses at CBRM meeting

Sydney’s Civic Centre houses 2 automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This allows better response in case of a medical emergency according to CBRM Mayor Cecil Clarke.

Availability of AEDs

Training is underway to ensure that people who work in the building know how to use the life-saving AEDs which were only recently placed at city hall.

When something arises and one has a sudden health issue, there are individuals who are ready to respond.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can save lives during emergencies.

At a council meeting, Dist. 4 Councilor Steve Gillespie collapsed. A call was quickly made to bring an AED to the scene in case it was needed, although it was not used and calls were made quickly to 911 for an ambulance. The staff also undergoes first aid and CPR training.

Importance of CPR and AED

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators (AEDs) can save lives during emergencies. You can enroll in a first aid course to learn these life-saving skills.

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LEARN MORE

Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR and AED course and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cardiopulmonary-resuscitation-cpr-treatment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defibrillation

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cpr-new-defibrilators#1

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