Does the Rover car and its driver know how to use a defibrillator? So that he can help in a distress call having a heart attack. If they do not have a defibrillator in the car with them — why not? They would be a great lifesaver.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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Keep your defib, too many people are brought back late with difficulty giving the country another crop of vegetables. I don’t think the ranger car does ‘emergency!’
It doesn't matter who's wrong or right
Just beat it, beat it
Just beat it, beat it
Not for me thanks
I can't imagine the liability of non medical CERT or security guards trying to revive someone. Just call 911. They live at CV (just east of the Okeechobee gate).
Anonymous, you are so right. ALWAYS DIAL 911 FIRST IN ANY EMERGENCY.
The answer to Flynn's question is yes and yes.
Yes, the device is in the car and yes they have received training on the correct use of the devise.
I discussed this with our security Major and with George this morning before answering.
I'm aware that some folks do not do well after a major illness however a large number do and should not be heaped on the discard pile.
The folks taking the action are I believe covered by the Good Samaritan law.
Perhaps Al or Randall can amplify on this subject.
768.13
Good Samaritan Act; immunity from civil liability.—
(1) This act shall be known and cited as the "Good Samaritan Act."
(2)(a) Any person, including those licensed to practice medicine, who gratuitously and in good faith renders emergency care or treatment either in direct response to emergency situations related to and arising out of a public health emergency declared pursuant to s. 381.00315, a state of emergency which has been declared pursuant to s. 252.36 or at the scene of an emergency outside of a hospital, doctor's office, or other place having proper medical equipment, without objection of the injured victim or victims thereof, shall not be held liable for any civil damages as a result of such care or treatment or as a result of any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment where the person acts as an ordinary reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
Thank you, Bob. I want to confess that I knew that the Rover car and driver were equipped and trained to use defibrillators. I wanted everyone to know it's there if they want/need to use it. I just read an article stating that so many people have passed because of not having a defibrillator closer to them. The Rover car and driver can be literally a lifesaver.
Would security use CPR or just the defib?
Call 9-1-1, not security or CERT if someone needs reviving!
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