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Defibrillator
The village now has its own
defibrillator, housed in an unlocked
cupboard on an outside wall of the
Village Hall by the kitchen door, under
the veranda
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Buckland Newton Defibrillator
Information
Every year we publish information about the
Defibrillator we have here in Buckland Newton
which is of particular benefit to those who have
recently moved into the village.
Where is it?
The Defib is housed in an unlocked cupboard on the
outside wall of BN Village Hall by the back door, off
the kitchen. It is available for use in an emergency,
after dialing 999 and as advised by the paramedics.
Who can use it?
Anyone can use the Defib, as it speaks instructions
to you. There is a group of Runners in the village,
who will fetch the Defib in an emergency. This list is
published in the LVN every month, inside the front
cover.
A guide of what to do in a medical emergency is
also printed in this edition of the LVN, which
explains how the system works and who to contact.
Many thanks to all the Runners for their
continued support.
Maintenance of Defib
The Defib is checked almost every day by a
member of the committee, to make sure it is in full
working order.
Training in its use
We hold a Defib and CPR Training morning in
Buckland Newton Village Hall every year taken by
the South West Ambulance Service (SWAST) which
anyone can attend.
The next training day is on Saturday, 9th March
2024 in the Village Hall.
There will be a reminder in the February edition of
the LVN.
Careline Users
If you are a Careline User please ensure your
provider is aware of the existence of the Defib in the
village.
New Runners and Committee Members
If you are interested in becoming a Runner, joining
the Defib committee or would like any more
information, please contact one of us.
Sandie Stout - 345135
Jane Willis – 345477
Defib Notes
In an emergency always ring 999 - ambulance -
straight away; they will advise you.
How you get the defibrillator in an emergency is
worth a bit of prior thought. Maybe you have a
friend or neighbour who is willing to help, either to
fetch the defib or to contact a Defib Runner for you.
The Defib Runners are not to be called out at
any other time except when the ambulance
service has asked for the defibrillator to be
brought - for all other medical problems please
ring 999 or see your GP.
The defib cupboard with the defib inside is
located at the Village Hall and is well signposted
but it may be a good idea to check out for yourself
exactly where it is next time you pass the Village
Hall.
Information cards, to be kept by the phone, have
been delivered to every house - if you have not
received yours, please contact Fizz Lewis on
345521. They show the list of Defib Runners who
have agreed to be telephoned at any time to fetch
the defibrillator. It is of course up to you whether
you want to use them or a neighbour or friend.
NB: for anyone who hasn’t been to an awareness
session on the defib - this apparatus will not work
on anyone whose heart is still beating. Use of CPR
and the defib, under Ambulance Service instruction,
gives a person the best possible outcome after an
arrest.
The machine is being checked once a week by two
Committee members, to ensure it is perfect working
order. South West Ambulance Service Trust are
responsible for the maintenance and sorting any
problems. The original defib has been replaced by
a new one in December 2020.
The Defib Committee
Jan Burnett, Diana Wells, Sandie Stout, Jane Willis
and Fizz Lewis
We are very grateful to all our volunteer Defib
Runners. We would like to know if there is anyone
else, especially if they live near the village hall, who
would like to volunteer to go on the list too. The
Defibrillator is checked almost every day by our
unsung hero, Sandie Stout, to make sure it is in full
working order. Some of the supplies with it are
replaced annually by SWAST who are in contact
with Sandie. Sandie is also a Committee member
and Runner and we are very grateful to her for this
work.