Training
Learn how to handle a defibrillator
In Belgium, between 9000 and 10,000 people are struck down by a cardiac arrest every year, 17 to 30% of which occur in the public space. Defibrillators, by themselves – even though they are mandatory in sports clubs – are not sufficient for saving lives. There is a severe lack of people trained to use them.
Studies show that the around 8000 to 10,000 defibrillators in our country currently save a mere 6 to 28 lives annually! It is therefore vital to train people, in every club, to be able to use these very important devices if deaths are to be avoided.
Aims
1
To train 5 to 12 Heart Heroes per club
2
To clearly signpost the route to the defibrillator
3
To raise awareness among all club members
THE RIGHT REFLEXES
What are the moves a Heart Hero needs to know?
Once trained, a HEART HERO will know exactly what to do if faced with someone suffering a cardiac arrest while practising their sport. They will take action according to a clear and orderly procedure, taking care to implement the training they have been given.
1
Check whether or not the victim is conscious
2
Call or get someone to call 112
3
Make sure that the caller notifies the exact address n
4
Open the airways
5
Check breathing
6
Perform a cardiac massage
7
Activate the AED defibrillator
8
Follow the device's vocal instructions
9
Perform the defibrillation
10
Repeat the instructions until help arrives
News
The proper use of defibrillators is vital!
In Belgium, 17 to 30% of cardiac arrests occur in public places every year.
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