Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust have been approached by Saint John Ambulance who have explained how cardiac arrests at football stadia are becoming more and more common. Sadly, only 8% of patients that experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest go on to survive 30 days post.
This is improved by two key factors, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and early defibrillation. Unfortunately, only 8.5% of patients in England receive defibrillation from a bystander prior to ambulance arrival.
With this being the case CUST are teaming up with SJA to help fundraiser to place defibrillators within and outside Brunton Park.
Whilst two defibrillators are already in place on the West side of the ground, we would like to place two within the East Stand concourse, one each for both Home and Away supporters. With a third being available next to the club shop for access on Warwick Road. Carlisle United Supporter’s Trust are delighted to have committed to purchase the first of these in the Home area of the East Stand.
Steve Goodger, a life-long United fan and member of Saint John Ambulance said:
“Cardiac arrests at football stadia around the country are becoming more common, and are a topic that is covered greatly by local media outlets as well as fans on social media. Just this weekend gone there was an event at Hillsborough where a supporter sadly lost their life. The UK has poor survival rates comparing to the rest of the world, and only 8% of people who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest go on to survive 30 days post event. This is improved by two key factors, early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and early defibrillation. Unfortunately, only 8.5% of patients in England receive defibrillation from a bystander prior to ambulance arrival, whilst 70% of patients receive CPR prior to ambulance arrival. Out of 100 people who have a cardiac arrest, almost 13 of them will be in a public place, such as Brunton Park.”