Public invited to learn lifesaving skills at Beau Sejour’s Restart a Heart Day
- Free CPR and defibrillator training offered on Thursday 16 October.
- Event occurs at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre, running throughout the day.
- Qualified trainers from the Royal Life Saving Society UK and local emergency services will lead sessions.
- The initiative aims to improve public confidence in responding to cardiac emergencies.
- Paramedic warns of the critical nature of immediate response during such incidents.
Beau Sejour Leisure Centre is set to host free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillator training on Thursday, 16 October, marking Restart a Heart Day.
This international initiative aims to raise awareness about cardiac arrests and increase the number of individuals trained in CPR and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to learn essential lifesaving skills in the foyer of Beau Sejour, conveniently located outside the theatre.
The sessions will be conducted by qualified trainers from the Royal Life Saving Society UK, alongside Beau Sejour lifeguards and personnel from Guernsey’s Ambulance and Rescue Service.
Recent statistics from the Resuscitation Council UK highlight the urgency of this training. Approximately 80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home, with only 1 in 10 people surviving such incidents.
Furthermore, each minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation decreases the chance of survival by 10%.
A survey revealed that 37% of respondents lacked confidence in assisting someone experiencing a cardiac arrest, and just 11% felt completely confident in using a defibrillator correctly.
The event aims to enhance public confidence in performing CPR and using AEDs, equipping more island residents with the skills needed to respond effectively during a cardiac emergency.
Paramedic Jen Prigent from the Ambulance and Rescue Service said: “Anyone can be affected by a cardiac arrest at any time and anywhere, and without immediate action, that person will die.
"We know that early recognition of a cardiac arrest, early calling of the ambulance, early CPR and early use of an AED can all make a difference to someone’s chances of survival."
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