Martinborough has a brand-new Community Defibrillator, with thanks to Wellington Free Ambulance for its generous donation.
This latest AED is accessible 24/7 outside the Ambulance Station in Texas Street.
An AED, or Automated External Defibrillator, is used to help those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest/heart stoppage.
A sophisticated, easy-to-use medical device, the AED can analyze the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, deliver an electrical shock, or defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
Anyone with a computer can find the locations of all these machines via: www.aedlocations.co.nz
Wellington Free Ambulance will be offering two Heartbeat workshops in November during which they will cover CPR and use of the AED.
Tuesday 28 November – 10.00 a.m. at The Supper Room, Waihinga Centre
Wednesday 29 November – 5.30 p.m. at the Ambulance Station, Texas Street
Spaces are limited so please register via the Martinborough Community Board: angela.brown@swdc.govt.nz
