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Post by Squiffy on Jan 24, 2020 5:39:18 GMT
According to a new Beeb article watching a match can be a serious health risk, so if you don’t have a sense of humour or are prepared to hug then make sure you know where the nearest defibrillator is. Devoted football fans experience 'dangerous' levels of stress www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51222376This is a public information post aimed at the “Age and Outlook” demographic.
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Post by matealotblue on Jan 24, 2020 7:24:31 GMT
Not sure about a defibrllator, according to some on the Fleetwood match build up thread tissues..ahem...may be the order of the day if we score/get a corner/shot on target. 😳
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jan 24, 2020 7:49:50 GMT
If you dial 999 in an emergency they will direct you to the nearest Defib machine.
The machines themselves are very simple to use and are almost fully automatic.
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Post by Gassy on Jan 24, 2020 8:11:56 GMT
I think (could be wrong) there needs to be a defib every X miles or per neighbourhood or something?
I'd fully imagine one to be at every football ground tbh, but if not then Gloucester Rd would certainly have one
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Post by Parrot on Jan 24, 2020 8:12:08 GMT
I am fully trained in Sport 1st Aid and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Fortunately never had to put my training into practice. But it is relatively simple to use.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 8:12:35 GMT
If you dial 999 in an emergency they will direct you to the nearest Defib machine. The machines themselves are very simple to use and are almost fully automatic. And give you the code to open it? I assume there are several available at the Mem on match days. One was installed outside our village post office last year, I believe paid for by a charity who supply them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 8:13:05 GMT
I would presume that the St John's Ambulance staff would be aware of where to find it?
When I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of years ago, I was told not to be out in cold (or hot) conditions for any length of time. At first I ignored this advice, as it sounded rather dramatic, however, attending matches did affect my breathing and brought on some chest pain, so I decided that maybe the Dr's did know what they were talking about! At Twerton, it was quite common for a supporter to be admitted to the Cardiac Centre in the RUH when evening matches were played in the winter, so I should have known better, as I used to work there at that time.
If I am taken ill in the South Stand, don't worry about the defibrillator, just get Alex Rodman to revive me.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jan 24, 2020 8:15:30 GMT
If you dial 999 in an emergency they will direct you to the nearest Defib machine. The machines themselves are very simple to use and are almost fully automatic. And give you the code to open it? I assume there are several available at the Mem on match days. One was installed outside our village post office last year, I believe paid for by a charity who supply them. Yeah they give you the code and will talk you through how to use it.
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Jan 24, 2020 8:16:42 GMT
I am fully trained in Sport 1st Aid and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Fortunately never had to put my training into practice. But it is relatively simple to use. Should be taught as a mandatory class to all older children before they leave school.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 8:25:46 GMT
I am fully trained in Sport 1st Aid and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Fortunately never had to put my training into practice. But it is relatively simple to use. Should be taught as a mandatory class to all older children before they leave school. This is a great shout
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 24, 2020 8:38:15 GMT
If you dial 999 in an emergency they will direct you to the nearest Defib machine. The machines themselves are very simple to use and are almost fully automatic. We have 3 in Westbury on trym for anybodies information !
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Post by Henbury Gas on Jan 24, 2020 8:39:48 GMT
I would presume that the St John's Ambulance staff would be aware of where to find it? When I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of years ago, I was told not to be out in cold (or hot) conditions for any length of time. At first I ignored this advice, as it sounded rather dramatic, however, attending matches did affect my breathing and brought on some chest pain, so I decided that maybe the Dr's did know what they were talking about! At Twerton, it was quite common for a supporter to be admitted to the Cardiac Centre in the RUH when evening matches were played in the winter, so I should have known better, as I used to work there at that time. If I am taken ill in the South Stand, don't worry about the defibrillator, just get Alex Rodman to revive me. The paid for paramedic next to the managers dugout has one with him all the time
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Post by matealotblue on Jan 24, 2020 9:04:04 GMT
I would presume that the St John's Ambulance staff would be aware of where to find it? When I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of years ago, I was told not to be out in cold (or hot) conditions for any length of time. At first I ignored this advice, as it sounded rather dramatic, however, attending matches did affect my breathing and brought on some chest pain, so I decided that maybe the Dr's did know what they were talking about! At Twerton, it was quite common for a supporter to be admitted to the Cardiac Centre in the RUH when evening matches were played in the winter, so I should have known better, as I used to work there at that time. If I am taken ill in the South Stand, don't worry about the defibrillator, just get Alex Rodman to revive me. Wouldn’t that make the condition even worse....😀
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Post by Big Jock on Jan 24, 2020 9:15:50 GMT
I'm trained in Emergency Aid , do we still do they still teach th 'DR ABC' malarky?
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Post by gasandelectricity on Jan 24, 2020 9:37:24 GMT
I would presume that the St John's Ambulance staff would be aware of where to find it? When I was diagnosed with heart failure a couple of years ago, I was told not to be out in cold (or hot) conditions for any length of time. At first I ignored this advice, as it sounded rather dramatic, however, attending matches did affect my breathing and brought on some chest pain, so I decided that maybe the Dr's did know what they were talking about! At Twerton, it was quite common for a supporter to be admitted to the Cardiac Centre in the RUH when evening matches were played in the winter, so I should have known better, as I used to work there at that time. If I am taken ill in the South Stand, don't worry about the defibrillator, just get Alex Rodman to revive me. The paid for paramedic next to the managers dugout has one with him all the time Think he’s supposed to be dedicated to the pitch side. Remember someone falling ill once and they were reluctant to help for this reason and then common sense prevailed.
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Post by gregsy on Jan 24, 2020 11:01:52 GMT
I am fully trained in Sport 1st Aid and Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Fortunately never had to put my training into practice. But it is relatively simple to use. Should be taught as a mandatory class to all older children before they leave school. Quite agree.... I done a lot of first aid training over the years and although I appreciate what they're trying to do, the one problem I always had (I did bring it up with my employers) was that you were taught about the entire subject in a 4 hour session. Everything from strokes, heart attacks, choking, bleeding, falls and it was so so much to take in.....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 24, 2020 11:54:21 GMT
Should be taught as a mandatory class to all older children before they leave school. Quite agree.... I done a lot of first aid training over the years and although I appreciate what they're trying to do, the one problem I always had (I did bring it up with my employers) was that you were taught about the entire subject in a 4 hour session. Everything from strokes, heart attacks, choking, bleeding, falls and it was so so much to take in..... Pffffffffft....
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Post by gregsy on Jan 24, 2020 12:07:20 GMT
On the other hand, I was with my mother when she had her stroke, and I guess the training gave me the ability to immediately diagnose the situation and the confidence to act, and act quickly....
I'm still surprised by how I dealt with it.... I didn't know I could....
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Post by lastminutewinner on Jan 24, 2020 13:05:07 GMT
FYI If anyone sees me slumped in my East stand seat, I don't need any medical attention I am just asleep.
To be honest I get more stressed with other car drivers than watching Rovers.
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Post by gasaholic on Jan 24, 2020 13:50:04 GMT
Should be taught as a mandatory class to all older children before they leave school. Quite agree.... I done a lot of first aid training over the years and although I appreciate what they're trying to do, the one problem I always had (I did bring it up with my employers) was that you were taught about the entire subject in a 4 hour session. Everything from strokes, heart attacks, choking, bleeding, falls and it was so so much to take in..... I did the first aid training and difibulater certification when I worked at Rolle-royce. Initial course took 3 days then a 2 day refresher every other year. It woud be handy to know where the nearest difulator was located to where I stand, which is behind the dug outs, be handy if it was in the bar . St Johns ambulance, last time some one fainted took about 12 minutes to get to the patient. Not hy anymeans a criticism of them, moving through a crowd isnt easy.
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