Because an AED supplies an electrical shock to the heart, many people are concerned about using a defibrillator on young children and infants. Here’s some guidance from the DefibsPlus Team. Safety of Using AEDs on Young Children Firstly, it is important to know that AEDs are safe to use on young children under 8 years […]
Portable defibrillators, also known as automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), are not as well-known as other components of a First Aid kit – and yet they are the only way to save a life when a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs. Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions around these important devices to […]
Summer is probably the most beloved season in Australia, a time to explore the outdoors, head to the beach and see friends and family. With 2020 being the year that it is, we thought we’d share a whole range of safety tips to make the season as enjoyable and hazard free as possible! Don’t Let […]
Cardiac arrest survivor Murray Hanley has thanked paramedics during National Restart Your Heart Week. Mr Hanley was rushed to Wagga Hospital during August last year after he developed chest pain which was later confirmed by paramedics to be a heart attack. He had a cardiac arrest on the outskirts of Junee. Young Ambulance Inspector Stephen […]
Ian Aldenhoven was dead for 16 terrifying minutes – but a newly installed, lifesaving machine and quick thinking by good Samaritans brought him back to life. The 60-year-old was waiting for his partner at Blakes Crossing Shopping Centre in Blakeview last week when he started to feel unwell. He tried to stand up but collapsed […]
Helping someone survive a cardiac arrest is not always going to be the job of a medical expert — it could be down to you. Each year, more than 20,000 Australians suffer a sudden cardiac arrest, but according to Australian medical authorities only about 10 per cent of those people survive. St John Ambulance Australia […]
Defibrillators are critical emergency devices that help save lives every day. As a supplier of defibrillators to businesses, schools, public buildings and public spaces, we’re sharing some essential information about what defibrillators are and when you should use one. What is a Defibrillator? A defibrillator is an electrical device that, when in use, provides a […]
