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February 23, 2023

WHAT DOES AN AED DO?

Defibrillation is the process of attempting to restore the heart’s normal rhythm and is crucial in the first five minutes following a Sudden Cardiac Arrest to maximise the person’s chance of survival. An AED analyses the heart rhythm and recognises an abnormal rhythm or ‘ventricular […]

February 12, 2023

HOW DOES A DEFIBRILLATOR WORK?

A Defibrillator delivers a set amount of electrical shock to the heart after it analyses the heart rhythm. It determines whether a shock is required to the heart via adhesive electrode pads attached to the person’s chest. The shock then interrupts the chaotic rhythm of […]

February 12, 2023

WHAT IS A DEFIBRILLATOR?

A Defibrillator is a sophisticated life-saving device used to treat Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), a condition that occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops pumping due to an underlying medical condition. 30,000+ Sudden Cardiac Arrests occur every year and unfortunately, without defibrillation and CPR, fewer than […]