A chance to learn how to save a life is being offered at a free CPR and defibrillator training session in Westbury this month.
The session – which will teach you what to do if someone has collapsed following a heart attack – is being run by local first aid training company, EFA Training, on Wednesday 26th June from 7pm at The Laverton, with support from Westbury Town Council.
Nigel Inseal at EFA Training said, “Each year in Britain around 30,000 people are struck by sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospital environments. They can affect anyone at any time – from young children at school, to adults when they’re at home, work or out in public places.
“It’s simple; learning CPR and how to use a defibrillator can make all the difference.
“Defibrillators make a huge difference. In fact, alongside effective CPR, they are the only immediate effective treatment for a person who has suffered cardiac arrest.
“Getting early defibrillation to these casualties is vital. Today’s defibrillators are all easy-to-use models that walk and talk its user through the whole process and clearly communicates what to do.
“Figures show that if a defibrillator is used within 3-5 minutes of cardiac arrest, survival rates can be up to 74 per cent.”
Deborah Urch, town clerk for Westbury Town Council said, “Westbury Town Council is supporting the free defibrillator training being provided by EFA Training, as we recognise the importance of these vital units in the community. Defibrillators save lives!
“This was recently demonstrated in the article in White Horse News about Kevin Scott (Issue 697), whose life was saved following the quick thinking of his children and neighbours using a defibrillator.
“The town council would like to encourage the community to come along and get involved. It is important to point out, training is not required to use a defibrillator, but it can certainly give people the confidence and knowledge to do so.”
