New Public Defibrillator at Beckingham Village Hall

Martyn Johson • August 5, 2021

Awareness raised after footballer suffers Cardiac Arrest in Euro 2020

Defibrillator at Beckingham Village Hall

After the sudden cardiac arrest of Denmark footballer Christian Eriksen during a Euro 2020 match, awareness of how a cardiac arrest can strike anyone, at anytime in any place, has never been so much in the public eye. Thankfully Eriksen received prompt treatment on the pitch which included chest compressions and a shock administered from a defibrillator and survived his terrifying ordeal.

The Beckingham-cum-Saundby Village Hall Committee were keen to install a defibrillator on site and in conjunction with Five Villages First Responders this was quickly made possible. A Community Public Access Defibrillator (CPAD) is now in-situ and available 24x7 mounted on the exterior wall of the Village Hall.

In an emergency if someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, where they will be unconscious and not breathing normally/or not breathing at all, every second counts. If 999 is called quickly, chest compressions are started and a defibrillator is used the chances of survival can be vastly increased. The defibrillator is held in a locked cabinet and the access code will be given by the 999 Ambulance operator along with help and instructions of how to help the patient.

The Beckingham-cum-Saundby Village Hall is home to many groups and clubs as well as hosting touring caravan rallies, sporting matches and other events, therefore having a defibrillator on hand should it be needed could be life saving. Another CPAD is also available 24x7 outside the Beckingham Recreation Room on The Green.

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