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Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) policy briefing: Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in vehicles
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) play a vital role in improving survival from out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest, where immediate CPR and rapid defibrillation are essential. Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) has published a new policy briefing exploring the role of AEDs in vehicles and setting out our current position.
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Public consultation: Paediatric Quick Reference Handbook (PQRH)
Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) invites clinicians working with infants and children to review and provide feedback on the draft Paediatric Quick Reference Handbook (PQRH), developed by the EPALS Subcommittee.
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Case Study: Charlie Ramsey Research Fund - "Volunteers carry out regular checks to ensure defibs remain rescue ready"
For nearly 20 years, The Charlie Ramsey Research Fund has supported local communities through fundraising and awareness work, while Streetly Phonebox - The Exchange has helped strengthen community support since launching in 2020.
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Case Study: Andy - "I would do anything to get another defibrillator into the community"
In August 2018, Andy Read experienced an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. At the time, he was working as Head of Safety at Places Leisure, an organisation that managed around 140 leisure centres.
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