2024.11.13

【雪菲爾Sheffield】英國的自動電擊器AED竟然是鎖起來的？

來到英國，觀察到他們的的AED自動電擊器竟然被鎖起來了？

俗稱傻瓜電擊器或自動電擊器的AED，正式名稱叫 Automatic External Defibrillator 自動體外去顫器，是使用於病人心臟病發、突發倒地時，可以幫助電擊的全自動語音引導的急救設備。

在台灣，我們鼓吹廣設AED電擊器，並希望教學普及能讓大家都會用（雖然還是沒什麼人會拿出來使用），但沒想到英國卻是把這救命機器鎖起來！？

仔細看了使用說明；使用前請先打電話給119 (英國是打999)，119就會跟你說開鎖的密碼。

我覺得這似乎是把報警、定位、教學三個動作合而為一，好像不失為一個好方法？台灣的報警跟AED是分開的兩件事，導致119人人會打，但AED卻沒人會用敢用，現場也沒人教你AED怎麼用。

問了chatGPT，為什麼英國會把這個救人機器鎖起來？chatGPT這麼說：

The practice of locking AEDs in the UK and requiring a call to 999 for a code before access serves several purposes, despite it seeming like a barrier in emergencies:

Vandalism and Theft Prevention:

AEDs are valuable, both financially and in their life-saving function. Locking them helps prevent theft or misuse, ensuring they remain available and in good condition when truly needed.

Guidance During Emergencies:

When a person calls 999, they are connected to a dispatcher who can guide them through using the AED effectively. For people who may feel uncertain or stressed, this guidance ensures they use the AED confidently and correctly.

Monitoring and Maintenance:

By tracking AED use through a centralized system, authorities know when an AED has been accessed. This process allows prompt replacement, maintenance, or battery checks, which is vital for the AED’s reliability.

Location Tracking:

AED locations are registered, and a call to 999 allows dispatchers to direct callers to the nearest AED if the closest one isn’t accessible, optimizing response times.

While locking AEDs does add an extra step, the intent is to balance ease of access with safety, security, and support.

簡單而言，它給我們可能的四個原因：

1. 防止破壞
2. 指導使用
3. 監測維護
4. 追蹤定位

或許這真的有它的好處，但我想說不定真的只是單純想防止人為破壞，不然把救命機器鎖起來真的太怪了！

另外，順便教學一下，大家可以注意一下AED旁邊這張小小的CPR教學：