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Basic life support (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) can buy vital minutes, but it will not actually restart the heart. For cardiac arrest victims, it is essential that they receive the electric shock from a defibrillator as soon as possible - each minute it is delayed reduces the chance of surivival by 10%.

Just a few years ago this shock from a defibrillator could only be given when paramedics arrived, but in recent years the increasing number Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have meant that anyone with the appropriate training can give that vital shock.

As well as our extensive training in Basic Life Support, NSVL is able to offer training for this Extended Life Support, which teaches you how to use AEDs, oxygen therapy and suction.

NSVL hopes to set up a First Responder scheme in the local area in 2005. Stay tuned.

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