The Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Emergency Care of the FHSS USB together with the Estonian Tartu Health Care College (THCC) gained an international project on the topic ‘Automated external defibrillators save lives’. The project was submitted as part of the Erasmus + programme, aimed at supporting education, vocational training, youth, and sports in Europe.
Automated external defibrillators (AED) are devices intended for lay resuscitation, they deliver an electric shock to the affected heart (so-called defibrillation). The AED is capable of automatically distinguishing between shockable and non-shockable rhythms. A layperson is guided by loud spoken instructions.
The project manager for the FHSS USB is Mgr. František Dolák, Ph.D. He stated that the main goal is to increase the knowledge and practical skills (use of AED and first aid) of adults who live in rural areas of Estonia and the Czech Republic. Dr. Dolák explained: "The Záchranka mobile application is used in the Czech Republic and this gateway offers a comprehensive database of all publicly available defibrillators in the Czech Republic. Therefore, we can offer experience with these devices and education to the general public."
The project will also include study trips between the participating countries to exchange experiences and discover the conditions that characterize the use of the above-mentioned devices. The target groups of the study tours are teachers and employees of the partner organization. There is a strong need to exchange knowledge on first aid and the use of AEDs. THCC would like to focus more on the use of AEDs in rural areas and organize various campaigns to introduce the use of AEDs to citizens.
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