Why Every GP Office Needs a Defibrillator – Stat Did you know that people that suffer a cardiac arrest (SCA) while in a GP clinic are twice as likely to survive if they are promptly defibrillated with an automated external defibrillator (AED) rather than waiting to be defibrillated after paramedics arrive? That’s according to the […]
A portable defibrillator or AED is an essential item of life-saving equipment for many facilities, including medical offices, factories, gyms, shopping centres, offices and sports venues. Early defibrillation significantly increases survival rates for victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which means it’s as important to ensure your AED is capable of working effectively as it […]
SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) can happen to anyone at any time, from young children and healthy adults to seniors and everyone in between. In fact, SCA kills over 20,000 people in Australia alone each year. We’re on a mission to decrease this number and save lives by encouraging access to a defibrillator in every workplace, […]
Did you know that women are affected differently by heart disease than men? Here’s why it’s important to understand the unique risks and symptoms women face, and how to better protect your heart health, from leading suppliers of defibrillators in Australia. Heart Disease is Different for Women and Men When it comes to focusing on […]
The opioid crisis is a worldwide one, and one that Australia is a part of. In fact, Australia has one the highest levels of opioid use in the world, with opioid overdoses accounting for 3 deaths a day in 2018 alone and pharmaceutical opioids (prescription medication) present in almost two thirds of these deaths. If […]
Awareness days are important events through the yearly calendar that help educate and empower all of us to take a more meaningful role in supporting our health and the health of those around us. Here are some important cardiac health days and what they’re all about. World Heart Day – 29 September This is an […]
AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) come in two main types – semi-automatic (SAED) and fully-automatic (FAED). Here’s a quick guide on the differences between these two types of AED and how to choose the right defibrillator for your needs. The Semi-Automatic Defibrillator (SAED) SAEDs offer the user a little more control and require you to take […]
