Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Locations
An AED is a portable device that is used to diagnose and treat ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia (VT). The AED works by sending a shock through a person’s chest to stop these life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias. This allows the heart to re-establish a sustainable pulse. AED’s are designed for both the general public as well as trained first responders.
AED Availability Saves Lives
Immediate CPR and defibrillation within 3-5 minutes gives a person the best chance of survival. The chances of survival decrease by nearly 50% if a person in cardiac arrest is not defibrillated within 5 minutes. The chances of survival decrease another 7% each additional minute without defibrillation. Many places around our District now have AED’s available - refer to the list below. So when seconds matter, having an AED readily available is the fastest way to provide life-saving treatment before Emergency Services take over. Use the AED whenever a person is unresponsive and has no signs of circulation. The AED will determine if VF or VT is present. If no shockable rhythm is present, the AED will monitor the person to see if VF or VT develop.
Council-Maintained AED Locations
| LOCATION | STREET ADDRESS | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|
| Port Neill Bowling Club | Wallis Street Port Neill | 24/7 |
| Senior Citizens Building | Tumby Terrace Tumby Bay | 24/7 |
| District Council of Tumby Bay - Office | Mortlock Terrace Tumby Bay | Office Hours (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding public holidays) |
| Koppio Museum Main Office | Koppio Road Koppio | Operating Hours |
| RSL Clubrooms Community Room | Lipson Road Tumby Bay | Club Events |
| Ungarra Hall - Western Side | Lipson-Ungarra Road Ungarra | 24/7 |
| Police Station - Near Entrance | Tumby Terrace Tumby Bay | 24/7 |
| Tumby Bay Football Clubrooms | West Terrace Tumby Bay | Club Events |
| Ungarra & Districts Community Sporting Complex | Moody Centre Road Ungarra | 24/7 |
Notes
- The AED explains what to do once turned on. Anyone can use an AED, if you can follow voice prompts given by the device.
- The AED will not shock anyone by accident. You cannot hurt someone by attaching the AED if they have a pulse.
- Many other businesses and organisations within the district have AEDs that would be accessible in an emergency. Remember the first instance, complete the your DRABC review, and ring 000.