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Rinks urged to buy defibrillators after rescue

After a dramatic revival on the weekend, more rinks and recreational facilities on P.E.I. are planning to buy automated external defibrillators.

Importance of defibrillators

Steve Stapleton assisted in reviving a friend who collapsed during a hockey game at the APM Centre in Cornwall. He used an AED when CPR was no longer working. According to Stapleton, one shock was given and he came back.

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The availability of AEDs in public areas can greatly increase the survival rate of individuals suffering from heart emergencies.

The Recreation PEI is urging more AEDs at recreational facilities across the province. Upon hearing the news of the incident, at least one rink, Gateway Arena in Borden-Carleton voted to buy an AED.

Increasing availability of AEDs

AEDs have been purchased at pools in the CARI Centre in Charlottetown and Credit Union Place in Summerside as well as in some fitness centers.

The availability of AEDs in public areas can greatly increase the survival rate of individuals suffering from heart emergencies.

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Learn how to help by enrolling in a CPR and AED training and for more information, check out these sources:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600

https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cpr-new-defibrilators#1

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-arrhythmia/in-depth/automated-external-defibrillators/art-20043909

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