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DSK wrote:
"Capt" Rob ...
.... the most significant item we carry is the
Philips HeartStart External Defibrillator.

Do you know which symptoms to use it for? Do you know which
conditions it will not help?

Actually, all you have to do is suspect that it'll help. As soon as
you hook it up and stand clear, it will tell you if a shock is
applicable. They're pretty fool proof, even warning you to stand
clear, since you could possibly shock yourself if in contact with the
victim.

Oddly enough, my wife & I were sitting around with some
sailing friends and this exact subject came up. Fortunately
there was a knowledgeable professional present who laid out
the basic facts very plainly.

Hahaha...

No, he carries a REAL ox... no wait, that may be a buffalo...

Do you have liability insurance for that defib? Remember, Suzy is a nurse,
she's no longer a good samaritan.

And that's a big big issue, especially in combination with
the requirement for coming to aid of other mariners.
Bobsprit could be sued by any boater nearby who had a
cardiac incident. No wonder he's so unwilling to go far from
his slip!

You would need to be trained in its use to probably avoid liability as
a good samaritan... depending on your using it appropriately of
course.
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Capt. JG @@
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