Automatic Defibulators at Disney

[RobinMarie]

I thought there were extensive problems with AED's batteries maintaining a proper charge in order to work effectively. It may be partially the reason why they are not as common as some might think. The last time I looked, they were about 1,000 each.

AED's are very easy to use. Honest, there is nothing terribly complicated about it. The pads are sticky and have diagrams on them preventing you from putting them in the wrong spot.

Unconsious victims who are not breathing - when you go to put in two breaths into their mouth there will be a blocked airway. After rechecking, retilting, there is a way to pull the tongue/lift the chin to check the airway. American Red Cross does not recommend automatic-finger sweeps because the item can be lodged further. If you can see the item and remove it, then do the finger sweep. Chest compressions, rather than a thrust, are now part of the training to dislodge the item.

 

[Michelle2]

Wow, it's ironic that this thread is here today, I just barely got back from CPR/AED training. They did train us on both.
It is true that the machines are very easy to use, and mostly direct you through the whole process. I think they are a great thing for Disney to have, even though there is the threat of misuse, I would still rather be safe than sorry. I am happy to hear that most businesses/hotels, etc are all starting to have them as an emergency precaution.

And unfortunately, our trainer did say (like a previous poster stated) that if we were to use these lifesaving skills and are not trained/certified and someone sued, we would lose. But since we are trained, we would be protected under the Good Samaritan law.
I am glad now that I am trained, but if I were an average joe, like I was yesterday, I would be scared to death to even touch anyone, even in a life or death situation, because of the sue-happy society we live in today. I am sad to see where people are afraid to help people anymore....

 

[pugdog]

Of course, there will always be people who will choose not to help, for fear of lawsuits, body fluids, etc. That's your right. And I don't know about the U.S. but here in Canada there is a Good Samaritan law that means people can't sue you for attempting to save their life.

Here in the US the Godd Samaritan Law covers anyone that has had the training in ALL 50 states. And as of yet no one has been secessfull in sueing anybody under that law.