Location of our defibrillators
We have updated our defibrillator arrangements at Gosford Golf Club. We now have two defibrillators onsite; one in the pro-shop and one in the Member’s Lounge (see images below for both locations).
Staff trained in using the defibrillators
Staff at Gosford Golf Club recently renewed their training on our two defibrillators as well as their first aid certificates (see images below). It is also important that members and guest are aware of our process should someone at the golf club require the assistance of a defibrillator. By using a defibrillator before an ambulance arrives, you can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival.
First aid process if you find someone unresponsive
If you find someone unresponsive and not breathing, call 000. Try not to move the patient until the first aid officer arrives. Check your surroundings for any dangers. Start CPR as soon as possible.
Ask someone to phone the pro shop (or phone yourself) on 02 4337 3333 to bring the defibrillator. A first aid officer will come out with the defibrillator. If staff are unable to come due to circumstances out with their control (while highly unlikely), a member of the group should retrieve the defibrillator from the pro-shop or Member’s Lounge and follow the guidelines below. The defibrillator will give you voice prompts on what to do.
When the defibrillator is available, ask for it to be switched on and take the pads out. Get someone to remove clothing to get to the casualty’s bare chest. Wipe away any sweat.
Attach the pads to the casualty’s chest by removing the backing paper. The first pad should be in the upper right side below the collar bone. The second pad should be on the casualty’s left side below the arm pit.
The defibrillator will analyze the heart’s rhythm. Stop CPR and make sure no one is touching the casualty. It will then give a series of visual and verbal prompts that should be followed.
If the casualty shows signs of becoming responsive, such as coughing, opening eyes or speaking and starts to breath normally, put them in the recovery position. Leave the defibrillator attached and monitor while waiting for the ambulance.
Whilst we hope to never have the need to use these defibrillators, it is important that we all know how to use them. If you have any questions on the above, please contact the pro-shop on 02 4337 3333.