Is there a defibrillator in the house?

[noisy1]

Just seen on the news that trials are being carried out where London cabbies are to carry defibrillators on board and it got me thinking.
Are there any defibrillators located in the stadium? I can't say that I've noticed any but there again I haven't really been looking for them.
It is just my personal belief that any venue where large crowds are accommodated should have defibrillators readily available in case of emergency.
These pieces of kit are so simple to use and being readily available they really are the difference between life and death.

With passions running high in the stands some poor soul could find themselves in desperate need of this equipment and I would hope one would be on hand if ever it is needed.

[RHYLRED]

Originally Posted by noisy1

Just seen on the news that trials are being carried out where London cabbies are to carry defibrillators on board and it got me thinking.
Are there any defibrillators located in the stadium? I can't say that I've noticed any but there again I haven't really been looking for them.
It is just my personal belief that any venue where large crowds are accommodated should have defibrillators readily available in case of emergency.
These pieces of kit are so simple to use and being readily available they really are the difference between life and death.

With passions running high in the stands some poor soul could find themselves in desperate need of this equipment and I would hope one would be on hand if ever it is needed.

Isn't their a St Johns normally about? not sure if they carry such things.

[Red Light]

As part of the stadium safety certificate most stadia must provide medical provision including a medical room, St John and a doctor on match days.

However there will be occasions when football or sporting activities take place without a crowd present.

Who is at risk ? well, as the OP suggests - clearly the watching spectators but any weakness in the human body will certainly be found out in 90 or 120 minutes of football - players and I suppose managers with the associated stress comes to thought.
There is a memorial plaque on a stand wall at Vauxhall Motors stadium relating to a Northwich Victoria player who collapsed and died on the pitch.

There has been a big push to introduce them in many schools now.

I would like to think we have one at the Racecourse or maybe even more than one strategically placed - not hidden and locked away from match to match but accessible on non match days when perhaps St Johns are not in attendance.

Something we could ask next Tuesday at the Fylde match if not sooner - someone on this message board may well be linked with the medical side of the club.

[FieldtownRed]

Maybe just email the club to ask? No?

[Maccie]

The medical team does in fact have a number of defibs, the Paramedic and team doctor and crowd doctor have them available for both team and in fact anyone on site. The St.Johns are also equipped with these, and are based on the three sides of the stadium currently in use.
“Public access defibs” are a great thing, and becoming increasingly common, this is not part of the medical teams remit, but think it would be good if the stadium
management could secure any available grants etc to have some located around the ground.
I think as far as match days are concerned you can rest assured, in spite of limited funds, first class medical cover is still provided both on and off the pitch. Thanks.

[BillEBadass]

Probably one of the most sensible threads for a long time - good thinking and well done Noisy1 !

[Welsh Kiwi]

Super fantastic,

and important, thoughtful, post by OP.

Come on the Town! Lets get fundraising.

[renny]

I maybe mistaken but isn't there one located in the tunnel area?

[wxmexile]

I imagine that the uni has a few public access defibs, just yards away. As has been said, we have a number present on matchdays so don't see a need myself, they are very expensive too.