Installation of new Defibrillator in Ridley

Bulkeley and Ridley Parish Council is pleased to announce the installation of a new Defibrillator in Ridley. This potentially life-saving
device is installed on the external wall at the premises of Skip Brown Cars facing the A49 just south of the A534 junction; what3words location – ///sings.purse.defining

This complements the existing installation of a similar device in Bulkeley in the red ex-BT phone box on Cholmondeley Lane just
off the A534; what3 words location – ///printing.firming.carpentry

If you are unsure how and when to use a defibrillator, please read on!

What is a defibrillator?

A defibrillator is a device that gives a jolt of energy to the heart. It helps get the heart beating correctly again when someone is in
cardiac arrest and their heart is beating erratically, (known as ‘ventricular fibrillation’).

Who can use it?

Anyone can use a defibrillator. You do not need training. Once you turn it on, it will give clear step-by-step voice instructions whether or not it is required and then how to use it.

When to use it?

When someone is suspected of a sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts. In those crucial moments, a defibrillator can make the difference between life and death. The type of device at both Bulkeley and Ridley is known as an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) and it gives precise instructions on how to open and use it. To be used in conjunction with a 999 call.

For more information, please see British Heart Foundation or First Response websites

Many thanks go to Skip Brown Cars for their cooperation.