AED Guide

The Report of the Task Force on Sudden Cardiac Death, Reducing the Risk: A Strategic Approach, emphasises the importance of early access to defibrillation, together with appropriately trained and supported carers.

The Centre for Immediate Care Services, UCD — on PHECC’s invitation — have published guidelines for those considering the purchase of an AED. These guidelines are available to download from www.ucd.ie/genpract, www.phecc.ie or in hardcopy from Mairead Egan, Tel: 01 716 6640, e-mail: mairead.egan@ucd.ie.