The Municipality of Siena acquires 7 Dae devices
Appolloni: “Step forward in cardioprotection”
SIENA. The Municipality of Siena acquires the seven Dae (Semiautomatic External Defibrillator) which are part of the “Siena Cardioprotected City” project. This was established by a resolution of the municipal council on the proposal of the councilor for health Francesca Appolloni. The municipal administration also takes care of the maintenance.
In particular, there are seven devices currently present in the area that are part of the project started in 2015 by the Italian Cardiotransplantation Association (Siena section) and are located: C.asato di Sotto (Palazzo Berlinghieri); piazza Duomo, piazza Gramsci (lift exit of the underpass); Medici Fortress (loggia entrance); Antiporto Camollia (lift exit); piazzale Rosselli (linear building with ASL headquarters); La Tuberosa cultural association.
“Siena takes a decisive step forward in cardioprotection – explains the commissioner Francesca Appolloni – because with this acquisition, thanks to the donation made by the Associationn Cardiotransplanted, the Municipality takes care of the maintenance of the equipment directly and will therefore guarantee their regular functioning. Up to now, in fact, this maintenance was occasional and not at the expense of the Municipality. In this way we develop the project on the territory that allows to save lives. In fact, they are fundamental tools for intervening in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, cases in which the timeliness of the intervention is essential “.
The estimated annual cost to be paid by the Municipality of Siena for maintenance is 3416 euros.