Cholmondeley and Chorley Parish Council
Defibrillator Information
Disclaimer:
Please always dial 999 immediately in an emergency or if you require urgent medical assistance. The emergency services will direct you to your nearest defibrillator.
Defibrillator Location
The Parish Council has provided a defibrillator located at: The Cholmondeley Arms, Wrenbury road, Malpas, SY14 8HN.
Click here to check the map for all defibrillator sites in and around the Parish.
Please note: The link above is intended for locating defibrillators but should not be used in an emergency.
Using an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
Modern AEDs are very easy to use and do not require any formal training. Once you call 999, the ambulance service operator will guide you through the process.
The AED defibrillator has been chosen for its ability to assist both adults and children in sudden cardiac arrest. It provides visual and audio instructions to guide you through the process. You cannot make a mistake—just follow the given instructions.
Reporting Issues
If you find that an AED has been used, is missing, or is damaged, please report it to the Parish Council so that it can be rectified as soon as possible.
Instructions for Use
If a defibrillator is required due to cardiac arrest, call 999. The call handler will provide the location and access code for the locked cabinet.
1. Turn on the defibrillator by pressing the green button and follow the instructions.
2. Attach the electrode pads to the patient’s chest, as shown in the diagram on the AED.
3. Stop CPR and do not touch the patient whilst the AED analyses the heart rhythm.
4. If a shock is needed, the AED will either prompt you to press the shock button or deliver the shock automatically.
5. Follow the AED’s prompts—it will advise you when to continue CPR.
6. Continue chest compressions and rescue breaths until the patient shows signs of life or the AED reanalyses the heartbeat.
Further Information & Training
Here are some useful links for learning more about defibrillators and CPR:
- Community Heartbeat Trust – AED information and resources.
- Interactive Defibrillator Demo – Learn how to use a defibrillator.
- DEFIBRILLATORS | Community Heartbeat Trust – Introduction to defibrillators.
- Learn to Save a Life – North West Ambulance Service – Lifesaving skills.
- Resuscitation Council UK – CPR guidelines and information.
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Training Events
The Cholmondeley and Chorley Parish Council recently provided defibrillator training (Wednesday 11 September 2024). If you would like to participate in future training, please let us know. St John Ambulance can provide training for up to 35 people per session.
The Clerks contact details are as follows: Clerk@cholmondeley-chorley.co.uk