Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone – including young children. In paediatric SCA, the electric impulse that causes the heart to beat fails, stopping the heart instantly and preventing the flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and vital organs. Although it is more rarely seen in children than adults, approximately 16,000 children […]
It was a life-saving innovation when bulky, complex hospital defibrillators were transformed into portable automated external defibrillators (AEDs), allowing people with no medical or First Aid training to save lives. So, where is this technology heading and what can we expect from innovations in the future? Smaller, More Compact Design and Engineering We’re living in […]
Why Does Diabetes Increases Risk of Heart Attacks? It’s well-known that having Type 2 diabetes increases the risks of heart attack, but why is this? In this article, we’ll take a look at the relationship between these issues, and what people can do to help control and reduce their heart attack risks. How Type 2 […]
The festive season is here, and after such a challenging year, we’re all looking forward to taking a well-earned break! Whether you’re spending it with family or friends, travelling the country or relaxing at home, it’s important to keep yourself healthy and heart safe through the holidays. Here are some great tips to help balance […]
It is essential for workplaces, public spaces, schools and even multifamily buildings like apartments to prepare for medical emergencies such as a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), especially as we move through a potentially long-term COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s some guidance for choosing the right defibrillator supplier and how to buy a defibrillator for the first time. […]
Until now, the Chain of Survival for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) has had 5 steps, but now a sixth has been added – recovery. Here’s some insight into the Chain of Survival Steps and what this new step means, from leading suppliers of AEDs in Australia. The Chain of Survival Step One – Call emergency […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, regardless of their physical health, age, ethnicity or gender. When an SCA strikes, it is vital that bystanders start CPR immediately. However CPR only buys time while retrieving an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), as only a shock from an AED will restart their heart. It is important […]
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