Safety on Site Training Implements Early Defibrillation Program at Greenfield Village RV Resort - Argues for the Lifesaving Benefits of Public Access Defibrillation

Safety on Site Training, a company offering programs in CPR and defibrillation to businesses in the Metro Phoenix area, yesterday inaugurated a program at Greenfield Village RV Resort in Mesa. The program, including training, and the outfitting of Greenfield Village with cost-effective, life-saving equipment, is part of Safety On Site Trainings state-wide campaign to expand the life-saving power of public-access defibrillation.

(PRWEB) January 23, 2005 -- Every day, nearly 1,000 Americans suffer sudden cardiac arrest," said Michelle Allcott-Mills, owner of Safety On Site Training. Their best chance for survival is if someone nearby has access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and knows how to use it. Thats the essence of Public Access Defibrillation (PAD).

Its really the public-health responsibility of every business to install an AED and learn how to use it," continued Michelle. I congratulate all the people at Greenfield Village RV Resort who are now ready to save lives. They really are the heroes of this story."

Michelle points out that the first person on the scene of a cardiac arrest is usually not a paramedic. Since every minute counts in saving the victims life, small businesses, office buildings, malls, health clubs, restaurants, and other venues should all have an AED. Defibrillators should be like fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, or first-aid kits," says Michelle.

Greenfield Village was able to acquire two of the newest Zoll models of AED through Safety On Site Training at a discount. This model, the ZOLL AED Plus, is remarkably easy-to-use, features both voice and graphic prompts, and guides the rescuer through each step of a rescue, whether for defibrillation or CPR.

For all the sophisticated electronics and clever design in these devices, they are now less expensive than ever before," says Michelle. The possibility of true public access defibrillation is within reach at last, and that means were going to save a lot more lives."

Defibrillation is the proper response for a victim in ventricular fibrillation," while CPR is the proper response for a person suffering from cardiac standstill." The problem is that, to the observer, these conditions look the same. These new AEDs, however, determine which condition is occurring, and advise the rescuer how to proceed. They essentially are an on-the-spot, nick-of-time refresher course for the rescuers training," said Michelle.

A business interested in acquiring an AED and being trained to use it should contact Safety On Site Training at 602 418-1677.

About Safety on Site Training
Safety On Site Training is a local health and safety training and consulting company that offers courses held at your site. Our mission is to decrease premature death by implementing emergency response programs with trained individuals who are confident and courageous enough to act during an emergency. Safety On Site Training specializes in establishing emergency response programs with Public Access Defibrillation (PAD). Our PAD services include: purchase and placement of the AED, obtaining medical direction, complete training packages, and support following an incident. Safety on Site Training also provides OSHA compliance training.

For interview or more information, visit www.safetyonsitetraining.com or call 1 602 418-1677.

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