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FEATURE ISN’T IT ABOUT TIME WE STANDARDISED ON INTERNATIONAL DEFIBRILLATOR SIGNAGE? CHT is calling for continuity and simplicity in defibrillator signage, and the full adoption of ILCOR AED signage throughout the UK. In the UK there are currently at least 13 different signage types and designs being used for a defibrillator. Throughout the rest of Europe, this has pretty well standardised now on the ILCOR signage. Standardised ILCOR defibrillator signage signage means less confusion in a time dependent rescue, and helps ILCOR defibrillator signage: people instantly recognise locations of equipment. CHT has called upon all suppliers, councils, RCUK, NHS and also manufacturers to agree to use the International ILCOR signage in the UK for defibrillator placement. www.communityheartbeat.org.uk www.communityheartbeat.org.uk The HSE has recommended standard signage for fire, emergency exist, Isn’t it about time we standardised on international defibrillator signage? first aid, electrical safety, yet the plethora of signage for defibrillators makes this a potentially confusing area. CHT is calling for continuity and simplicity in defibrillator signage, and the full adoption of ILCOR AED signage throughout the UK. In international locations, such as airports, which have a statistically higher prevalence of OHSCA, you would think standard internationally recognisable signage is important. Yet at Heathrow, London’s premier gateway, there are multiple signage types, and also mostly hidden or In the UK there are currently at least 13 different signage types and designs being used for a defibrillator. Throughout the rest of Europe, this has pretty well standardised now on the ILCOR signage. Standardised signage means less confusion in a time dependent rescue, and helps people instantly recognise locations of equipment. poorly visible, causing potential delays in obtaining a defibrillator. This contrasts sharply with airports on the continent, such as Athens. In a study in November 2020, it was shown that most current defibrillator signage is non-compliant to standards. In addition, it was demonstrated that the BHF signage was only recognisable by around 20% of the The HSE has recommended standard signage for fire, emergency exist, first aid, electrical safety, yet the plethora of signage for defibrillators makes this a potentially confusing area. population compared to over 96% for the ILCOR signage (Study by CHT of 949 respondents). “The study showed that the UK lags far behind other countries in defibrillator In international locations, such as airports, which have a statistically higher prevalence of OHSCA, you would think standard internationally recognisable signage is important. Yet at Heathrow, London’s premier gateway, there are multiple signage types, and also mostly hidden or poorly visible, causing potential delays in obtaining a defibrillator. This contrasts sharply with airports on the continent, such as Athens signage, and in a stressful situation, ease of recognition is important. The European Resuscitation Council has made positive statements about standardisation on the ILCOR signage to avoid such confusion, particularly in areas where there is international travel, such as airports, conference centres, and shipping”. Says Martin Fagan, National Secretary of CHT. “This is about saving lives”. Defibrillator AMBULANCE UK - OCTOBER Heathrow Athens (Photo – Heathrow Terminal 2 for international travellers, vs Athens. In terminal 2 there are 3 different signage types, and no sign of the Heathrow defibrillator!) Terminal 2 for international travellers, vs Athens. In terminal 2 there are 3 different signage types, and no sign of the defibrillator! 142 In a study in November 2020, it was shown that most current defibrillator signage is noncompliant to standards. For further In addition, recruitment it vacancies was demonstrated visit: www.ambulanceukonline.com that the BHF signage was only recognisable by around 20% of the population compared to over 96% for the ILCOR signage
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