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Woodlands Park Community First Responders are a group of volunteers who live within the local area of Woodlands Park, Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire. Working along side South Central Ambulance Service our volunteers give up their spare time to respond to Emergency 999 calls within Woodlands Park and the surrounding communities. Volunteers are dispatched via the Ambulance control room to Life threatening conditions such as Cardiac Arrest, Breathing difficulties, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Fainting and much more. Trained by South Central Ambulance Service our volunteers receive continuous updates and training from the Ambulance Service on a monthly basis. |
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Following a Cardiac Arrest, a person's chances of survival drop off rapidly during the first few minutes without treatment. If, however, that person can be rapidly treated by a process called 'The chain of survival' then it has been proven that his or her chances of recovery are greatly enhanced. |
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The biggest factor affecting a casualty's survival is the early application of a Extrenal Defibrillator. This momentarily stops the heart and by doing so gives it a chance to regroup and restart its electrical activity normally (and start beating properly). |
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In built-up areas, traffic can be problem for ambulances. In rural areas, the sheer distances create increased response times. Any delay means a reduction in the chances of survival. If a First Responder is on call, he or she will be called out by the Ambulance Control in addition to a normal ambulance. If the Responder can get there before the ambulance and commence defibrillation, then this will be vital minutes saved and the casualty will stand a greater chance of survival. Once the Ambulance Crew arrives, the First Responder and the crew will work together, treating the casualty to the best of their abilities. |
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Early Access, Early CPR, Early Defibrillation and Early Advanced Life Support are all part of an important chain. We call this chain, the Chain of Survival. |
If this chain is followed in a short space of time, patients survival rates dramatically increase.To find out more follow the link below. |
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Welcome to Woodlands Park Community First Responders Website |
