Defibrillators or AED’s (Automated External Defibrillators like our PAD) are safe and simple to use Anyone can use a Public Access Defibrillator, no previous experience of CPR or defibrillators is required Glenfarg’s PAD is situated on the wall of the Village Store in Ladeside

When do you need a defibrillator (PAD)?

Casualty unresponsive, not breathing or taking infrequent noisy breathes?

• Phone 999
• Send someone to collect the defibrillator
• Start CPR immediately/follow 999 call handlers guidance while waiting for the defibrillator to arrive
• When defibrillator arrives press Green on button – listen carefully  and follow instructions  given  by the PAD
• Time Counts – so don’t delay YOU can do it!

The cabinet which houses the PAD is security tag sealed but unlocked.  Two small white LED’s flash at night to show location and a loud alarm and flashing red LED’s come on when the cabinet is opened.