Defibrillator in Tusmore Park

A defibrillator has been installed at Tusmore Park as a result of a Your Neighbourhood Budget suggestion.

Your Neighbourhood Budget (YNB) is a participatory budgeting program in which residents nominate ideas for the community to then have an opportunity to vote on.

An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation (VF) and pulseless ventricular tachycardia and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electricity which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to re-establish an effective rhythm.

With simple audio and visual commands, AEDs are designed to be simple to use for the layperson.

The winning nomination came from sisters Amber and Penny Trappel. “My sister and I would like to have a heart defibrillator at Tusmore Park Wading Pool to help save lives,” their application read. Mum Sharon said their grandmother often accompanies them to the park and she has a pacemaker. “Our grandma has a bad heart and we want to keep her and the community safe,” said Amber and Penny.