Friday, April 4, 2008

AED for the public

About 2 months ago we posted a story of a male patient who suffered a cardiac arrest whilst performing friday prayers, but was revived because 3 doctors happened to be around and a Defibrillating machine was available in time.

AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is a life-saver and should not just be available by the paramedics and hospital, but should also be available at all peripheral clinics and even public areas, such as the mosque, shopping malls, stadiums & popular recreational parks. You never know when this handy little machine can save someone's lives... it could be your beloved ones.

Our neighbouring countries like singapore have already taken steps to ensure this. If you've been to Singapore you may have seen this machine at the shopping malls.

AED machine in Takashimaya

AED machine in ISETAN

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