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 […]
When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, it is important to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and vital organs, so it’s vital that bystanders start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) along with calling emergency services and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to restart the heart. However, performing CPR on an infant or child is different to […]
When Danish soccer player Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland, supporters, teammates and viewers around the world held their breath in shock. The 29-year-old athlete had suffered a sudden cardiac arrest without warning, suddenly falling to the ground during play, and highlighting how this serious cardiac event can […]
Thanks to a number of popular medical dramas, most of us can recognise a defibrillator and know that it uses an electric shock to save lives – but why does this work? What does the defibrillator do exactly? And what is the difference between the defibrillators we see in hospitals and an AED (automated external […]
Most people know that a defibrillator is the only treatment that can reset the heart into a pumping rhythm after a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a heart emergency that can happen to anyone at any time. So, where should AEDs be placed in order to make sure they are rapidly available to bystanders providing emergency […]
As summer arrives, so millions of Australians head to gyms and fitness centres to get in shape, work off some of that pandemic bulk, and get ready for the beach. While we’re in full support of people getting fit and healthy, it’s essential that you are safe at the same time. That’s why every gym […]
According to St John Ambulance, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death in Australia – both for adults and children. Each year, around 20,000 people die from SCA; and this number can be significant reduced by having automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) accessible in apartment buildings, workplaces, shopping centres, hotels and […]
