We are required to get CPR training each year and I believe that is a
responsible alternative - besides - not sure of the reliability of a unit
while on the water or around conductive items like carbon fiber boats and
oars. C Swartz
On Mon, 25 Sep 2006 02:21:48 -0000, J Noel Kvale wrote
> Youth Rowing Colleagues,
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> Last weekend a youth from a local high school football team
> collapsed. He was unconscious and without cardiac rhythm.
> Fortunately EMS was there and had defibrillation equipment that
> saved the young mans life.
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> Should this be standard equipment along side the tool box, first aid,
> gas tank, life preservers and paddle? There are lots of issues that
> come up. Training, liability, cost and safety. There is no question
> whether a life justifies the cost.
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> A local University program has added the units to the list of
> equipment that is carried on the coaches launch. At a cost of $900 -
> $1700 for a basic unit, are there grants that will help with
> training and implimentation for such programs? I would like to hear
> if any other youth rowing programs are using these or have even
> considered the implementation of such devices?
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> Regards -
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> J Noel Kvale
> Austin Rowing Club Juniors
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