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Picture this: You make an emergency 911 call because a colleague at your office has collapsed. The emergency dispatcher notes that the symptoms point to a likely heart attack. About two minutes later, a drone delivers an automated external defibrillator to your office.
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The defibrillator has a video screen to show how to remove the pads and apply them to an injured person — and instructions are delivered in English or Spanish.
If you’re in Manatee County, this scenario is a real possibility thanks to a new first-of-its kind collaboration between Orlando-based Archer First Response Systems (typically called ArcherFRS), Tampa General Hospital and Manatee County. Under the current contract, Manatee County pays $1.00 per month for the lease and maintenance/operating service, said Bill Logan, public information officer for Manatee County.
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