A Southampton maritime charity has actually assisted money the setup of defibrillators throughout the UK.
The Seafarers Hospital Society (SHS) will supply and set up 20 defibrillators in ports and seafarer centres as part of its continuous health outreach program.
The task, which received financing from Department for Transport by means of Southampton maritime charity the Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), is targeted at avoiding heart-related deaths.
This follows recognizing a growing occurrence of heart problem in seaside neighborhoods.
Stuart Rivers, president of the MNWB, said: “Every minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation reduces the chances of survival by up to 10 per cent – and this project will help save lives.
“These much-needed defibrillators will ensure ports and seafarer centres across the UK will feel more equipped to deal with a crisis.
“This is just the start, and we are delighted to be supporting this programme.”
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The goal of the task is to set up 20 Lifeline Automated External Defibrillators (AED) throughout the UK by the end of 2023.
Treatment with a life-saving shock from an AED is a crucial consider increasing an individual’s opportunity of survival in case of a cardiac arrest.
SHS particularly selected AEDs as they can be utilized securely and efficiently without needing previous training.
Sandra Welch, CEO of SHS, said: “We know that approximately 460 people die every day from heart and circulatory problems in the UK, and seafarers are increasingly among these numbers.
“Many of these deaths remain preventable, and our goal is to ensure that we minimise loss of life by providing life-saving equipment across ports and seafarer centres around the UK.
“We are grateful to the Department for Transport and the Merchant Navy Welfare Board for supporting our efforts to look after the heart health of seafarers and, most importantly, helping to save lives.”
An AED has actually already been set up at the Queen Victoria Seamen’s Rest (QVSR) in London.
Alexander Campbell, CEO of QVSR, said: “With 170 residents and 50 staff on the premises each day, it is reassuring to know that should there be a medical emergency we have a defibrillator on site.
“This important piece of equipment could save someone’s life and we are grateful to The Seafarers Hospital Society for championing this cause.”
