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Duncan Turnbull from First Aid Scotland explains how the use of Automated External Defibrillators can save lives in an emergency
bout ı00,000 people in the UK each year die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) before they reach hospital. The early
use of effective Basic Life Support (BLS), coupled with the early use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), can triple a patient’s chance of survival. The latest guidelines from the Resuscita-
tion Council (UK) advise that AEDs should be available in every healthcare environ- ment and that the dental surgery is not seen as an exception. BLS training is one of the four core contin-
uing professional development modules set out by the GDC, which can also include modules on AED use and safety, and is usually carried out on an annual basis. Many first aid training companies,
Above: An Automated External Defibrillator can triple a patient’s chance of survival
including First Aid Scotland, provide BLS training to dental practices. Some also carry out AED training, however, most do not have the working knowledge on the specific units the practice or surgery may have. First Aid Scotland is a training organi-
sation, approved by the Health & Safety Executive, but is also an AED distributor, which trains, advises and supplies dental practices with units and consumables. Duncan Turnbull, managing director
at First Aid Scotland, said: “We train healthcare professionals within the dental profession using model-specific presenta- tions, aimed at their level of professional understanding, from dental surgeons to reception staff.” All First Aid Scotland training includes
the use, maintenance and safety of AED use. Staff are fully trained and assessed on their AED competency during their training.
® For more information, contact Duncan on 0800 0431 327 or
duncan@firstaidscotland.co.uk
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