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Post by oldgoalie on Feb 27, 2015 18:28:44 GMT 10
A couple of days ago a 14 yo player at the club my younger lads play at suffered a cardiac arrest 5 minutes into training. Luckily for him, his assistant coach is a nurse, who performed CPR, AND gave the lad two bursts from a defibrillator that is "supplied to all clubs by the local federation (ie like FNSW)". This saved the lads' life.
Whilst I was lucky enough to not having witnessed the event, I did witness the fleet of police and ambulance personnel who attended.
My question is: What do clubs have in the way of medical help? ie first responders prior to ambulance etc. And do any have defibrillators?
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Post by kookaburra on Feb 27, 2015 19:15:52 GMT 10
I hope the young boy is going to be Ok.
I've never seen a defibrillator at any football ground. Some clubs may have them, I don't know. If they do have them, does anyone from the club know how to use them ?
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Post by lantern on Feb 27, 2015 21:12:55 GMT 10
A couple of days ago a 14 yo player at the club my younger lads play at suffered a cardiac arrest 5 minutes into training. Luckily for him, his assistant coach is a nurse, who performed CPR, AND gave the lad two bursts from a defibrillator that is "supplied to all clubs by the local federation (ie like FNSW)". This saved the lads' life. Whilst I was lucky enough to not having witnessed the event, I did witness the fleet of police and ambulance personnel who attended. My question is: What do clubs have in the way of medical help? ie first responders prior to ambulance etc. And do any have defibrillators? Thank goodness a defibrillator was available. I am not an allied health practitioner, but do agree all team managers and coaches should carry one on their left hip. These should be included in all kits. Yes, they are expensive, but a little bit of fund raising to save a life is worth it.
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Post by administration on Feb 27, 2015 21:15:15 GMT 10
All clubs should have someone who is first aide certified on hand at all games. Maybe associations should be doing courses for the team managers and/or coaches.
AND No player should be moved until given the all-clear to do so. Especially where possible back injuries occur.
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Post by offdshoulder on Feb 27, 2015 21:18:26 GMT 10
I hope the kid is feeling better and wish him a speedy recovery.
Clubs on game days are required to have suitably qualified First aid Officers/Physio./ Chiro etc. I am not aware of defibrillators in my travels.
Training is always a difficult area to cover. Different age groups can train different nights/locations. How do you prioritise your resources?
Defibrillators are automatic and if you are ever in a situation where they are required Step 1-Call for Ambo.(very important). Step 2-Put the defibrillator on. Defibrillators diagnose, dispense the charge and they talk to you.They are very sophisticated. If they don't work you continue with CPR.
I think situations like this highlight how important talking the time to have a first aid awareness / CPR training can be to the whole community.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2015 22:34:18 GMT 10
Think they can be bought for around $2200.
One rego, thats all...
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Post by butadream on Feb 28, 2015 10:06:32 GMT 10
Best wishes to the boy saved by this I'll be definitely taking this up with our club
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Post by Deleted on Feb 28, 2015 10:33:06 GMT 10
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Post by kookaburra on Feb 28, 2015 11:27:55 GMT 10
I have been trained in using one a few years ago and it was self working really, as long as the pads are put on properly. Even then, the company I was with only bought a few due to the expense. Amazing machines.
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