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 […]

February 11, 2023

DO YOU NEED TRAINING TO USE A DEFIBRILLATOR

No, anyone can and should use a Defibrillator. The voice prompts are designed for beginners and will instruct you on exactly what to do, from reminding you to call 000 to counting out the CPR rhythm. Of course training beforehand increases your confidence and preparedness […]

February 10, 2023

First Aid for Bee Sting

Most Australians can recall a time when they were young and chasing vibrantly patterned bees around their backyard. They can probably also remember the pain of the sting when that cute little bug turned out to not be very friendly. For most people, that tough […]