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5 Cardiac Arrests. No AED. Help Me Change That

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Help save lives in Bell Block: AED for First Responder

Bell Block, New Plymouth

Hi, my name is Andrew and I’m an EMT with Hato Hone St John.

On my days off I volunteer to respond to cardiac arrests in Bell Block through the GoodSAM app. This allows someone nearby to start life-saving care before an ambulance arrives.

In the past 12 months, I’ve responded to 5 cardiac arrests in our community. In each case, I was able to start CPR but I didn’t have an AED with me. An AED can deliver a life-saving shock, with early defibrillation increasing the chances of survival.

I’m raising $3000 to purchase a Zoll AED that I can carry and use when responding to these emergencies, giving patients the best possible chance before ambulance crews arrive.

Any support is hugely appreciated.

More information on GoodSAM:

https://www.stjohn.org.nz/globalassets/documents/goodsam/goodsam-nz-public-faqs-april-2018.pdf

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