Lucknow, July 9 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh government is going to install Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) or shock machines at all government buildings, including the secretariat, and malls to provide necessary first aid to the patient in case of cardiac arrest at all these places.
The government’s new initiative to be launched on August 1 is in line with its ongoing efforts to improve the health infrastructure and facilities in UP. Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra has given the final approval for this and the installation of AEDs will start in Lok Bhawan, Indra Bhawan, Shakti Bhawan and Annexe.
The AED or shock machine is placed near the patient's heart to give an immediate shock to it, which causes the heart to start functioning at its pace and provides time for the patient to be sent to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.