A defibrillator is a life saving device designed to give a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone in cardiac arrest.

Funded by the Parochial Charities, two more defibrillators have been bought and installed in village phone boxes – on Hinton Way and High Green – bringing to eight the total number available in Great Shelford.

Defibrillators with 24×7 public access:

• – Hinton Way / Chaston Rd junction, in the telephone box
• – High Green, in the telephone box
• – Tesco, on the outer wall
• – Rugby Club, on the outer wall
• – Fenland Flat Roofing, 9 High Green, in the car park

 

Defibrillators with restricted access:

• – Scotsdales – inside at the information desk
• – Health centre – inside
• – Rec pavilion – inside

 

Anyone can use a defibrillator; you don’t need training. Once turned on, it will give clear instructions on how to attach the pads. The device checks the heart rhythm and will only apply a shock if needed. You can’t shock someone accidentally.

A 999 call will direct you to the nearest known device and provide further guidance on use.

Defibrillation; it’s a shocking way to live!