Location of Defibrillators (AED) in Port Underwood

Defibrillators (AED)

If a person’s heart has stopped there is only a short period to enable a recovery and emergency services need to be contacted immediately. CPR will keep blood moving and get air into the lungs. An AED can also help. An AED or defibrillator is a portable device that assesses a person’s heart rhythm. It decides whether a defibrillation shock is needed and will apply it. The AED uses voice or visual prompts to guide a user; anyone can use an AED – you don’t have to be medically qualified, but obviously training helps, as does any basic first aid training. Knowing where a defibrillator is located is a great start.

In the Port Underwood area they are located at:

• Waikawa Bay launching ramp – External cabinet opposite playground 24/7 access.
• 633 Port Underwood Rd, Picton – variable access, call 03 573 5599
• Hakana Bay – variable access, call 021 318 622
• Kanae Bay – variable access, call 027 444 9800 or 027 704 6884 or 03 5799175. 
• Kanae Bay – variable access, call 0274 402 049 or 021 402 042. 
• 2454 Port Underwood Rd, Ocean Bay – variable access, call 0221 306 508
• Rarangi fire station – no public access, call 111

There are over 100 AEDs in Blenheim and 40 in the Picton area. 

To find an AED, you can find them at https://www.heartsaver.co.nz/know-find-nearest-aed/and you can access their App. Alternatively there is information located at : https://aedlocations.co.nz .