On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 22:36:19 GMT, wrote:


"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 16:20:56 -0400, Wayne.B
wrote:

On Sun, 08 Apr 2007 19:26:16 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

How many of you cruisers carry an automatic defibrillator onboard as
part of your emergency medical supplies?

I've heard of a few but I'm not yet among them. How much training is
required to use them correctly, and how large are they?

The fully auto units require no training at all - automatic with
step-by-step instructions including on one that I know of,
instructions for CPR.

As to size, not much bigger than a really good emergency med kit.

I was just curious because I was checking mine over and changing out
the pads for new ones. I couldn't remember if I had asked the
question before.

Could you give us the approximate cost of purchasing one Automatic
defibrillator.

Depends on the model. A very basic AED is about $800. One like I
have is in the $1800 range, but it has some features that base AEDs
don't have - like rhythm display and I can change the settings based
on different parameters.

How do they have to be stored and do they require periodical inspection and
calibration.

Our local hospital tech department handles that every year at no
charge for Fire/Rescue/Police personnel. I have to be honest, I don't
know about ones that are owned by private groups. I can check on that
and get back to you.