Life-saving devices map for Perth and Kinross

It shows more than 80 publically available defibrillators in Perth and Kinross, not just those provided by the council

Published 12th Aug 2016

More than 80 life-saving devices are now available across Perth and Kinross.

It was created following the launch of fourteen defibrillators (AEDs) in council buildings across the area and shows the locations of more than 80 publically available AEDs across the region.

The map and form can be found on the council's website.

A spokeswoman for the local authority said: “By hovering the cursor over the defibrillator icon on the map or tapping the icon on your phone/tablets screen, you will be able to find out where exactly the machine is and when it is available.

“Some of the defibrillators are wall mounted in cabinets on the outside of buildings or in old phone boxes and are generally available 24 hours a day.

“The rest are inside buildings and may only be available during that buildings opening hours.

“Some of these defibrillators are managed by the council but the majority are not, therefore, we cannot guarantee availability of any of the machines at any time.

“If you wish to notify us of a defibrillator that is not already on the map, or any changes to an existing one, please fill out the registering your AED form and return it as per the instructions. We will amend the map as required.

“Defibrillators are easy to use, compact, portable and very effective. They are designed to be used by untrained persons as the machines guide the operators through the process by verbal instructions and visual prompts. They are safe and will not allow a shock to be given unless the person requires one.

“They are designed to be stored for long periods of time without use and require very little routine maintenance.”