Cowaramup Country

DEFIBRILLATOR

Thanks to some lovely ladies - Linda, Jane and Liz and the generous support of the community, a defibrillator has been purchased to remain stationed in Cowaramup, which could literally mean the difference between life and death. Notable donations came from the Cowaramup Lions Club ($1000), Ad-Care Margaret River ($1000) and Cowaramup Pharmacy ($500), along side the hundreds of dollars from collection tins around town. Twenty residents recently attended a training session to learn to use the device. For those unable to take up the opportunity, St Johns can be contacted for further training.

The emergency services do a fantastic job all round, however sometimes cannot get to a patient in time. If someone has a heart attack their best chance of survival comes from a shock being administered within 5 to 10 mins. The machine will be kept at the Duggan Pavilion and instructions left to explain how to access it. While we hope it is never actually needed, it is great to know it is there.

Will keep you posted with instructions on how to access it, once it is installed.