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Defibrillator installed at Ouyen Men’s Shed

June 18, 2024 9:36 am in by

Ouyen’s Men’s Shed has a new device aimed at saving lives.

An automated external defibrillator has been installed at the shed, funded by volunteer group Heartbeat Sunraysia.

Ambulance Victoria says the device will have a big impact in the community, helping increase access to live saving care if someone suffers a cardiac arrest.

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The health authority says patients who receive CPR and a shock from a defibrillator have their chances of survival more than double.

Four defibrillators are publicly accessible in the Ouyen community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Image: https://pixabay.com/photos/defibrillator-revival-ill-heart-809447/

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