CHANHASSEN FIRE DEPT.
CPR AND AEDS IN CHANHASSEN
The Chanhassen Fire Department now offers a free AED checkout library Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. That's why the Chanhassen Fire Department is making them easier to access. Whether you're attending a sporting event, family reunion, picnic, backyard wedding, graduation party or other gatherings where AED availability may be a concern, we invite you to reserve an AED from us. These Avive AEDs are lightweight, compact, easy to transport and simple to use. How It Works Along with hands-only CPR, AEDs are a critical tool in helping someone who is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. An AED will determine if the person’s heart is in a shockable rhythm and it will deliver a shock to the patient, if necessary. If you witness a cardiac arrest, first call 911 and have someone begin hands-only CPR. Hands-only CPR is performed by placing both of your hands on the center of the patient's chest and pressing hard and fast until someone else can take over for you. While hands-only CPR is underway, a second person turns on the AED. The AED is designed to give simple, easy-to-follow instructions. The Avive AEDs provided by the Chanhassen Fire Department feature a setting for child patients (under the age of 8) and a
Spanish-language feature that can be turned on, if needed. When everyday people take action through hands-only CPR and using an AED, they are helping to increase the chances of survival
for someone in cardiac arrest. How to Reserve an AED
Hands-only CPR can provide the victims of cardiac arrest with the valuable care they need until advanced treatment arrives. Learn the basic skills of hands-only CPR and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use so that you are prepared to respond in the event of a medical emergency. Completion of this course does not result in certification. Hands-Only CPR LOCATED AT THE CHANHASSEN FIRE STATION » The national average for bystander public access to defibrillation was 12.6% with Carver County at 18.2% To reserve an AED from the Chanhassen Fire Department, simply contact the Chanhassen Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Office at (952) 227-1203 or danderson@chanhassenmn.gov or register through the online form located on the Fire Department’s Community Risk Reduction page. Be prepared to tell us the date(s) you wish to reserve the AED. Return your AED within three days after the completion of your event. How bystanders are making a difference Below are two summary metrics (taken from the 2024 Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival report for Carver County) to allow us to compare our community’s bystander intervention rates against the national CARES rates. This shows we are above the national average, but we can continue our efforts in teaching hands- only CPR/AED use and making AEDs available around the county. » Nationally, bystanders perform CPR in 41.7% of cardiac arrest emergencies. In Carver County, bystander CPR occurs in 51.5% of cardiac arrest cases.
Car Seat Clinic IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CARVER COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND CHILDREN'S OF MINNESOTA
Attend this free event to have your booster or car seat installation checked. Certified car seat technicians will teach you how to install and use your child’s car seat(s) correctly. Please bring all manuals for your car seat(s) and vehicle(s). Appointments encouraged. To schedule a car seat check, please contact: Esther DeLaCruz at (651) 796-8142 or CPSAssociates.DeLaCruz@gmail.com
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COST Free Free
LOCATION DAY DATES
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COST Free
7261.200 Wed. 7262.100 Wed.
3/11
6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM
7610 Laredo Dr
Sat.
5/2
9 AM-12 PM
5/20
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