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February 3, 2018
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ILOILO – The ambulances of 12 provincial government-run hospitals are now equipped with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
AED is a portable electronic device that is used in cases of life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, which can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.
Arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm. Through the application of electricity, AED stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm.
Each device cost P125,000 according to Provincial Administrator Raul Banias, concurrent chief of the Hospital Management Office (HMO).
These AEDs were procured in compliance with the Department of Health’s licensing requirement for hospitals.
Hospital personnel, especially those assigned in the ambulances, will be trained on how to use the device, said Banias.
“This will enhance the capability of our hospital personnel to save lives, especially during emergency situations,” said Banias, a medical doctor.
Paz Vencer Calopiz, chief of the Aleosan District Hospital, said the devices were important.
“Anytime patients experience cardiac arrest during transport, they will be revived using that device,” she said.
The provincial government has spent more than P1 billion since 2010 for the hospital upgrading program which included improvement of hospital infrastructures, acquisition of state-of-the art equipment, procurement of medicines and other medical supplies, and hiring of more personnel. (PNA)
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