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sleepy

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#316189 24-Sep-2024 08:41

Hi please bare with me while i hopefully explain what i need

My Neighbourhood of 45 houses has just bought an AED and placed it in a central location

The problem is how to broadcast a message to as many as possible that you need help and the defibrillator

as a high percentage of neighbours would not be able to run to get it and would also need help with chest compressions

We are thinking a Whatsapp Group may work but an actual app you could load everyone into and just hit the button would be better

obviously would need to be ios and android

So great minds any suggestions would be welcome.

Cheers Alan

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#3285662 24-Sep-2024 08:54

I haven't got experience with it, but have noticed in the past the 'GoodSAM' app; unclear on whether this is used by NZ emergency services, but if it is listed on the St John's website then, presumably? Perhaps the defibrillator supplier may be able to confirm. I imagine this would be preferable to trying to locate the right WhatsApp group to call - and probably helpful way to ensure that people do have some CPR training.

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#3285666 24-Sep-2024 08:59

We looked at Goodsam but you need to be a medical professional

But thanks for the thought

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#3285668 24-Sep-2024 09:09

sleepy:

We looked at Goodsam but you need to be a medical professional

But thanks for the thought

Realise it still might not be quite what you're looking for but just for clarity I believe people with a valid first aid certificate are able to register (potentially even just the half day basic life support training)

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#3285675 24-Sep-2024 09:42

Something like this ?

https://www.redpanicbutton.com/app-features/

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#3285682 24-Sep-2024 09:56

My understanding is:

You call 111.

And then if there is someone available with you send them to get the defib, not sure telling 111 that you have sent a message to someone is helpful or something I'd want to rely upon

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#3285693 24-Sep-2024 10:27

I have the AED Locations app. This lists all AEDs near to me with colour coding for 24x7 or restricted hours. Perhaps get it added to there.

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sleepy

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#3285694 24-Sep-2024 10:31

Agree we would call 111 first who we believe will keep you on the phone so a message to others who may be closer and available

would be a great 2nd option

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#3285695 24-Sep-2024 10:34

So a solution needs to do 3 things.

Alert your neighbourhood group that an AED is required, where to find it, and where to take it.

I dont know of anything that does all 3.

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#3285696 24-Sep-2024 10:35

They will all know where it is situated so just 2 things

Alert people that help is required and can someone bring the AED

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#3285700 24-Sep-2024 10:52

Contact St John / WFA, Red Cross, Neighbourhood Support and drop some flyers. Job done.

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#3285702 24-Sep-2024 10:55

Thats an interesting one.

When you call 111 the ambulance operator should be able to tell you where the nearest defibrillator is and the code to unlock the access panel. You then send a second person to go and retrieve it while the first person begins CPR.

As for finding out who is nearby to bring it to you and shorted the retrieval time,

Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger maybe - some sort of group chat app that users can set a special ringtone or emergency sound.
If you "call" the group and all phones start ringing so members see they have missed a call from Neighborhood Emergency Group, as opposed to Neighborhood Watch and Gossip Group, they will know to go and look at the message and respond if they are near.

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