In an emergency - follow First Aid protocols e.g. check patient responses, etc. - then dial 999.

The Ambulance Service will:

• send an ambulance
• tell you the 'code' to unlock the defibrillator cabinet
• advise on CPR

The AED is ready to use (green symbol showing) and, once opened, will talk the user through the process.

Further advice - There is a folder in the defibrillator cabinet with First Aid protocols, AED sequence 'picture guidance' and the AED User Manual.

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Basic Life Support and AED Awareness Session - Yorkshire Ambulance Service are booked to run a free event in Thornton Steward Village Institute on Saturday 5th March 2016, from 10am to 12noon.

Meanwhile -

• Copies of the First Aid Protocols and AED sequence 'picture guidance are available in the Village Institute.
• Watch a video of how to use our type of AED  -

• We can also arrange to borrow a 'dummy' to practise CPR.

Volunteer opportunity - become a Community First Responder with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service:

Click on the external link to find out more