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Ardee launches vital Cardiac First Responder (CFR) course
Ardee is enhancing their emergency medical response through a newly established Cardiac First Responder group
The newly-qualified Ardee Cardiac First Responder Group with their training certificates
Reporter:
Michelle O'Keeffe
25 Jul 2024 6:33 PM
Ardeeis enhancing their emergency medical response through a newly established Cardiac First Responder (CFR) group.
This initiative, organised in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service, aims to equip volunteer residents with critical life-saving skills to respond to cardiac emergencies until medical personnel arrive.
Meade Farm have donated the services of a fully qualified instructor, Michael Murray to lead the course and train up the first responders.
The first training session took place on the 7th July and prepared eight participants to become certified CFRs.
Once the training programme is completed, these trained individuals will be capable of providing immediate assistance and support in cases of cardiac arrest, strokes, and heart attacks, potentially saving lives until professional medical help arrives.
Participant Trevor Reilly said: "This is an excellent course professionally delivered by Michael.
"He has a great way of combining the theory with the practical and physical application which will be of immense value to the community at large."
The programme aims to offer assistance during the crucial time gap between the medical emergency and the arrival of an ambulance.
One of the primary objectives of the CFR program is to significantly reduce response times during cardiac emergencies.
The initiative is designed to ensure that trained responders are available in various parts of the community, ready to act swiftly when an emergency occurs.
When a cardiac emergency is reported through the 999 system, a text message containing a unique code is sent to the nearest CFR-qualified individual.
This system enables the locally-based responder to reach the scene quickly, administer essential first aid, and increase the patient's chances of survival until the ambulance arrives. This prompt intervention could be lifesaving.
With over 90 emergency cardiac calls annually estimated for the area, this proactive approach not only aims to save lives but also to stop severe health complications that can result from delayed medical attention.
Cardiac emergencies are time-sensitive, and immediate action can drastically change outcomes.
Group co-founder Brian McGee said: “By training local volunteers and integrating them into the emergency response framework,Ardeeis doing a model that showcases community resilience and proactive healthcare.
This CFR course is part of a broader national effort to improve emergency response times and outcomes across Ireland.
Similar initiatives have been successfully implemented in other areas, demonstrating the effectiveness of community-based responders.
Local businesses and organisations, like Meade Farm, play a crucial role in the success of these programs.
This support, whether through funding, resources, or people with the required qualifications, all helps towards public health and safety.
Michael Murray is the Welfare Manager at Meade Farm Group based in Lobinstown, Co. Meath.
The family farm business employs 400 people and grows, packs and distributes fresh produce.
Michael has already delivered numerous courses to their staff in the areas of first aid, fire safety and CFR.
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