Esentepe defib appeal, appreciation

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 00:17

I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the raffle and auction for the defibrillator appeal (Esentepe/Tatlisu)

Special thanks to, Stephen Meacher, China bazaar, Ali Kayim, Cape wines, Jenny's tea garden, A.M. & B Whytock, J & A Kelly, Remzi's restaurant, George Roper, Firdevis bag shop, Sossad Binday, and the many others who donated so generously.

The appeal has raised over 14000 tl in 10 short weeks and the organisers are now in a position to purchase 4 defibrillators plus a dummy one for training sessions.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 07:15

Well done Esentepe, brilliant job.



We at the Lapta end have 4,000tl approx need some help in organising another fund raiser if anyone has any ideas or would like to help.



Chris

magicart


Joined: 05/10/2008
Posts: 985

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 07:43

congratulations on a fantastic achievement!!

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 12:20

Also thanks to

Stevies bar - Kucuk Erenkoy

Sea terra reserve - Tatlisu

Joya bar & bistro - Kucuk Erenkoy

Lords bar - Karaagac

Kings bar - TQB

For the great events they staged on behalf of the appeal where much of the money was raised

mitsi


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 345

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 12:28

Congratulations on a magnificent achievement .,.." Go Go" Esentepe

Agnes


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 81

Message Posted:
03/11/2011 16:02

Next time there is a "Health Week" why not ask the medical centre if they would make a contribution for every patient that is booked in through TRNC Health Care. Looking at the numbers who have attended in the past this should raise some funds.

hodgeliz


Joined: 16/10/2010
Posts: 278

Message Posted:
04/11/2011 07:13

Well done everyone a great acheivement, and the people in the area should be very pleased

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 17:23

How is this going to work logistically, where will they be sited and how many people will have to be trained on the operating proceedures, should those who are going to be trained have a medical background, i.e. nurses, retired doctors etc. Will there be insurance cover against any claims of mal practice. I know these things would have been researched but surely anyone who is going to be trained should be covered by indemity insurance.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 18:46

decanddyl. The positions that they are going to be sited is still in the planning but they will be spread between Esentepe and Tatlisu. The official line on the use of these machines is that you don't need to be trained, as the machine talks you through the procedure, although basic First Aid training will of course help. You do not need a medical background to be a first aider (doctors and nurses are in their professions third aiders). Anyone trying to save a life, providing they don't do anything obviously beyond their capabilities, i.e. open heart surgery etc. are covered by the "Good Samariton Rule".

hodgeliz


Joined: 16/10/2010
Posts: 278

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 19:57

Well put teatime, its obvious youve all have put a lot of research into this and i did hear that you had roped in the CES(V) and there was a bit in the local paper that 19 in the area took a 3 day first aid course as well so obviously you know what youre doing as i said good luck with it all.

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 22:28

Sorry to be a pain but will there be street maps with every machine or nwill all those trained for certain areas be taken round there designated area of responsibilty and shown where all the dwellings are located. Whoever is looking at this must be scratching their heads as to how directions will be followed.

decanddyl


Joined: 17/01/2009
Posts: 792

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 22:36

Sorry to be a pain but will there be street maps with every machine or nwill all those trained for certain areas be taken round there designated area of responsibilty and shown where all the dwellings are located. Whoever is looking at this must be scratching their heads as to how directions will be followed.

micklark


Joined: 18/06/2011
Posts: 75

Message Posted:
05/11/2011 23:12

Lets wait and see, and dont go fretting I am sure the people that are doing this will have dome their homework, and if you are not involved you will be told in time, this board and all the gossip and surmising will not change anything I am sure, if you read message 10 there have been 19 people trained in that particular area and if they are working with the civil emergency people they will know where the defibs are situated and more than likely they will be the first to be called in an emergency, if you want to really help and get to know everything join them and then you will know it all first hand! I think you are trying to make mountains that are not there luv.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
09/12/2011 18:42

Hiya. Just joined and came over this whilst reading through old posts. Such a great idea and worthwhile cause. What a great ammount raised.

Have the machines now been bought and in place at Esentepe and Lapta areas? and if so, will their locations be made public.

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
09/12/2011 18:58

Without knowing what has been set up re defibs, are those being trained going to be first responders?

As any one is aware a first responder should be trained in first aid and not just use of a defib. There should be a roster of first responders in any major village areas that can get to the emergency scene to stabilise the victim/s prior to the ambulance turning up. Although I welcome the defib initiative I think it needs to go a bit further.

AJ

Pipie


Joined: 05/01/2008
Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
09/12/2011 21:05

I agree 100% AJ. However well done to all !!

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
10/12/2011 00:39

Expect new announeements soon, it's been a bit compilcated, trying to avoid vat in the Uk and import duty here, but we are nearly theere and there will be an announcement soon.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
10/12/2011 09:02

Thanks for the update teatime. Are both areas working together on this as I can't see any news from Lapta area apart from post 2 on here?

Re post 15 - it says earlier that people have already attended courses as first aiders, although the number seems quite low for areas of Esentepe and Lapta.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
10/12/2011 20:47

Having had info' from friends in NC - I am told esentepe & lapta not working together and teatime is speaking for esentepe area. So, any news re lapta area?

My friend stays central so not involved - any update? Where is the money going???

BTW - she will read but not join for own reasons

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 05:59

message 19



Maria / Tania.



Not sure what you are inferring by 'where is the money going???' But the answer is on the other thread!



Chris

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
11/12/2011 06:35

Maria ?????

No insinuation intended - just an honest question as I couldn't see anything about your progress.

Thanks for the update on the other thread and the best of luck in achieving your objectives

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 18:31

Any update re the Esentepe defibs?

tomsteel


Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 482

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:24

Where are the 4 x defibs in the Esentepe area being located and how are they accessed?

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:27

News will be published shortly, we have purchased 5 x defibs and a training defib, they have arrived in TRNC and are now just awaiting customs clearance.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:29

Post 23 - good question, also what about the ones in Lapta?

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:32

Probable placements of the de-fibs will be Tatlisu, Kucuk Erenkoy, Esentepe Village, Karagac, with location of 5th to be decide. these will all be on a main road location except for the Esentepe one which will be in the village.

Once we have them "In hand", the next job will be getting boxes made to put them in, which shouldn't take too long.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:36

Thanks teatime - looks like you are covering quite a bit of the east side with these locations. Is the 'in hand' expected soon?

Why do you need boxes?

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:46

Tania

My guess is that the defibs will have to be in accessible places (ie accessible 24 hours a day) so they will need to be protected from the elements and the boxes either padlocked or wire sealed.

teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 19:56

Tania, AJ has answered your question for me. In hand, is very soon, as they are classed as medical supplies it is a touch more complicated to import them, but we are on top of this.

We are also hoping to get the boxes alarmed to discourage vandalism, but they will be accessible to all if the need arises.

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 20:34

Thanks very much for the update. Hope the importation gets sorted.

oliveoil


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 21:50

I read also on the glencoe board that everything is in hand training wise and that indeed about 20 people have already been trained as first responders and others including locals are about to be trained with the defibbrilators {spelling ?}, it's so nice to know that they are covering all the bases and that the machines will be placed in prominent positions.

Well done Esentepe and Tatlisu

tania


Joined: 09/12/2011
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 22:01

Msg 31 - looks like the people out there have really got involved - i assume that the lapta people are also sorted,getting for their arrival, getting trained and ready for their delivery.

great news all round

pjnxi



Joined: 12/02/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
01/02/2012 23:35

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teatime


Joined: 20/10/2008
Posts: 852

Message Posted:
16/02/2012 14:22

Update:

Collected the de-fibs this morning (5 + 1 trainer), so we now have them in our hands.

Next step is agreeing with the local Beli's reference siting, getting the boxes made for them to go in, then all systems go.

We will be arranging training sessions for anyone who wishes to have a go with one, in the near future, will post when this has been organised.

Pipie


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Posts: 5499

Message Posted:
17/02/2012 09:04

Great update !! Well done

fallenangel


Joined: 16/05/2009
Posts: 125

Message Posted:
17/02/2012 18:25

First of all congratulations to all who contributed and worked towards getting this equipment.



Iit is very important that anyone who is likely to use the defibrillators are properly trained on them first - vital minutes can be lost working out how to use it, and could be dangerous to bystanders.



Most importantly, if a casualty is not breathing - proper CPR procedures must be done while waiting for the

defibrillator to arrive, you have only 4 minutes before it is too late, and the defibrillator will not be able to

perform a miracle, the first action you must take is to call the ambulance service.



Anyone wishing to do a one day course run by CESV/112 which will cover CPR, use of the defibrillator , choking and other casualty situations can contact me if in the Esentepe/ Tatlisu area Sue 0533 839 8632, once we have around 10 + people interested we can arrange a venue nearby. Its very interesting and may

help save a life sometime.

inthesun


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
17/02/2012 21:45

Just come over from the 'mother land'! Great piece of kit - a 10 year old could use one effectively. For any negative dodderers out there - try and think like you did when you were 10, and hope you're close to a de-fib if someone suffers a cardiac arrest. CPR training is beneficial, but not essential. De-fibs can be used without any training. You too can save a life! Try and access the training de-fib purchased by these guys - you will not be dissapointed.

Cyprus8


Joined: 07/10/2007
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
17/02/2012 21:50

Thank you fallenangel for your support.



Below is the latest info from the UK Resuscitation Council advising on the use of AEDs. It points out that as the new Defibrillators are now so 'self explanatory', there really is no longer a necessity for prior training. Although all, or any First Aid Training is obviously preferable, it is no longer imperative to enable use of a Defibrillator.



Please do not be afraid to use one........you could save a life!!!!! THESE MACHINES WILL NOT ADMINISTER A SHOCK IF IT DOES NOT ADVISE ONE!!!!..........IT SIMPLY WILL NOT WORK!!



http://www.resus.org.uk/pages/aed.pdf

inthesun


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
17/02/2012 22:07

AJ - Check what's happening in the UK - and for that matter the EU, including the 'South'. De-fibs are being distributed in numerous public areas, e.g. shopping centres, train stations, sports stadiums, offices and such like, they are available for, and encouraged to be used by, the general public - hence they are not 'padlocked or wire sealed'. Tip my hat to all those involved in introducing more de-fibs into this beautiful place.