All over Australia and the world, there’s an increasing recognition that AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) should become part of the standard First Aid kit for offices, gyms, hotels, factories and other workplaces. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about defibrillators in the workplace to address common concerns and issues around this essential, […]
Blood pressure –everyone knows it shouldn’t be too high or too low, but that’s about it! In this article, we’re answering some interesting questions about blood pressure; what it is, why it matters, how to manage blood pressure issues, and more. #1 – What is blood pressure? Your heart is a sophisticated pump, pushing blood […]
Want to find out more about AEDs? Here, we answer several common questions about these life-saving devices. #1 – What is an AED? An AED is an automatic external defibrillator. It’s a portable, easy-to-use device that you can have in your home or workplace as part of your First Aid kit. Anyone can use an […]
Each year, more than 20,000 Australians die from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Many of these deaths can be prevented if bystanders to an SCA event had access to a portable defibrillator. At DefibsPlus, we’re passionate about empowering communities throughout Australia by giving you the confidence to use a defibrillator when a crisis occurs. That’s why […]
Victoria is now in a lockdown, after a spike in local COVID-19 cases, with an increase in infections confirmed in the Melbourne area and beyond. All the cases are said to be acquired locally, and these cases are being taken seriously. As public health officials work to pinpoint the source of these latest cases, additional […]
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is highly-recommended for workplaces, factories, public spaces, shopping centres and gyms as a standard piece of First Aid equipment. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the rapid application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation within the first 2-4 minutes of the event gives the victim the best chance […]
One statistic everyone should know is that the majority of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) and SCA deaths happen in the home. Under normal circumstances, this number can be as high as 80% of all SCA deaths. However, with so many people more at home due to COVID-19, this number may climb even higher during the […]
