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Are dental practices required to have a defibrillator?
The latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council say that “All clinical dental areas should have immediate access to oxygen, resuscitation equipment for airway management including suction, and an automated external defibrillator (AED)”.
These guidelines are fully endorsed by the General Dental Council and the CQC expect practices to follow the resuscitation council guidelines as part of their mandatory requirements.If a defibrillator is not immediatley available, the CQC may fail your inspection.
The General Dental Council (GDC)
endorse the guidelines as set out by the Resuscitation Council
The Care Quality Commission (CQC)
expect practices to follow the guidelines as part of their mandatory requirements
Why is there a need for dental practices to install a Defibrillators (AED)?
A little while ago, the Resuscitation Council released guidelines on defibrillators being installed into many healthcare establishments. And this included dental practices.
It was recognised the need for staff to know how to deal with medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest and be competent in using CPR equipment, including the installation of a defibrillator onsite.
Sudden cardiac arrest is not a heart attack. It can happen to anyone at any time affecting around 76,000* people per year in the UK.
Should it ever happen to anyone in your practice, the person stands the best chance of survival if a defibrillator is made available.
Buying a defibrillator...
Are they expensive to purchase?
Contrary to popular belief, Defibrillators are actually not that expensive to buy.
Yes – there are defibrillators out there that can run into thousands of pounds – But… there are also models that are fairly priced and will suffice to comply with latest guidelines.
We recommend the Rescue SAM semi-automatic defibrillator (AED).
GT-RSM-001-SEMI
Questions?
Speak with our specialist team today on 0845 862 9500 or email sales@primarycaresupplies.co.uk