Volunteer network to target cardiac victims

A network of specially trained volunteers, who can be called on to attend cardiac victims before an ambulance arrives, is being rolled out across the country.

There are more than 100 Community First Responder (CPR) schemes across Ireland, including 25 throughout Munster, with five based in Cork. All the responders are trained to international standards in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, defibrillation, and oxygen therapy.

They are part of a local CFR scheme linked to the National Ambulance Service.