China News Service, Fuzhou, June 18 (Lin Chunyin and Zhao Lingfeng) On the 18th, the Fujian Red Cross issued a plan for soliciting social automatic defibrillator (AED) setpoints.
Automatic external defibrillator, abbreviated as "AED" in English, is a commonly used device for rescuing sudden cardiac death caused by tachyarrhythmia.
According to reports, a total of 30 AEDs were put into operation this time, each with a value of 25,000 yuan. They are planned to be installed free of charge in the six crowded public places in Fuzhou City.
The staff introduces the usage of AED. Photo by Zhao Lingfeng
The Red Cross Society of Fujian Province reminds that the collection will begin from now on and end on July 15th. Units that meet the requirements of the establishment will submit a written application to the Fujian Red Cross Society and determine the final setting point after expert verification.
The person in charge of the Fujian Red Cross said that at present, there are less than 1,000 AEDs placed in public places in Fujian. In 2018, the Red Cross Society of Fujian Province purchased 40 AEDs by donating 1 million yuan to the community, and they have been placed in some colleges, institutions and other places where people are crowded. At the same time, a WeChat mini-program was developed, designed and published to the public to publish a map of AED settings in Fuzhou, so that more citizens can keep abreast of their latest AED placement points.
In 2019, the Fujian Provincial Red Cross raised 1.5 million yuan from the society, purchased 60 AEDs, and planned to install them in batches in some cities, airports, stadiums, schools, enterprises, units, etc. Places with high density. The set point for solicitation from the society is 30 of them.
The staff of Fujian Red Cross Society demonstrated the usage of AED. Photo by Zhao Lingfeng
According to medical sources, this kind of AED placed in public places has voice prompts, and the operation is very simple. As long as the prompts are followed, the general public can also carry out rescues smoothly.
Citizens can perform automatic defibrillation according to voice prompts, combined with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other operations until professional medical staff arrives.
An effective first aid, even with only a 10% success rate, can save 50,000 lives every year. The chance of survival in 4 minutes is as high as 50%. (Finish)