A few examples of the equipment carried by Porthcawl Community First Responders
TERRAFIX - 'Smart' device used to allocate CFR's to 999 calls by Ambulance Control
I-PAD DEFIBRILLATOR - for use on casualties in cardiac arrest
OXYGEN CYLINDER
28% OXYGEN FACE MARK - Used in cases of Emphysema and Bronchitis
100% OXYGEN FACE MARK - for shock, stroke, Asthma etc.
Airway for unresponsive patient with an absent gag reflex
Airway Management during Cardiac Arrest
Airway Management during Cardiac Arrest or breaths less than 12 per minute
Used during Cardic Arrest to ensure oxygen being delivered
Used to clear mouth and airway in unconcious patient
Item of personel protective equipment
Item of personel protective equipment
Item of personel protective equipment
Use to safely store sharp items prior to their disposal
Item of personel protective equipment
To control bleeding during amputation etc
A number of different blankets are carried
For basic First Aid
Use in significant bleeding or major trauma
Used to cover burns
Lifting device used following falls etc