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Is it time to replace your AED?
Your automated external defibrillator (AED) is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your practice. In a cardiac emergency it could help you save a life. Although not everyone can be saved from sudden cardiac arrest, studies show that early defibrillation...
Every building site needs an AED, but which one is best for you?
Across the nation, more than 25,000 out of hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur every year. Sadly, less than 10% survive, making sudden cardiac arrest one of our biggest killers. However, the survival rate can improve significantly with early defibrillation. Before...
How to set up an AED program
Fitting out your office or place of work with a defibrillator is a great decision that means you’re already on your way to help saving a life. Having an AED on site means you are better prepared to assist someone suffering a cardiac arrest and are investing in the...
Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack
It’s a common misconception that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and heart attack are the same thing. In reality they are quite different and understanding the difference could save your life or the life of someone you love. A heart attack could be described as a...
Your hands can save a life.
No-one wants to be faced with the unthinkable, a loved one or colleague, even a stranger dropping to the ground and ceasing to breathe. Would you be prepared if it happened to you? Could you, as a bystander, act quickly to administer CPR and help save a life? What is...
Australian Hearts
Across the country, 41 Australians die from a sudden cardiac arrest every single day. This is 41 families each day losing a loved one – it could be a mother, father, grandparent, daughter or son. 41 hearts, 41 tragedies every single day. And most of these deaths...
Tell everyone you are a lifesaver!
Join the Ambulance Victoria 'Good Sam' register. Ambulance Victoria is maintaining a register of defibrillators so their 'Good Sam' responders can access this life-saving device faster than waiting for an ambulance. Every minute that CPR and defibrillation are delayed...
Why buy a Defibrillator with compliance to the ANZCOR Guidelines
What Are The ANZCOR Guidelines? The ANZCOR guidelines are evidence based resuscitation protocols that include recommendations for Automated External Defibrillators. The guidelines have been developed with consideration of all available scientific and published...
Restart A Heart Day – October 16 2017
Restart A Heart Day 2017 October 16 2017 marks Restart a Heart Day for 2017. http://www.restartaheart.net/ Restart a Heart Day aims to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and that anyone can restart a heart. The aim of Restart A Heart Day is to raise...
Tom Petty – Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Tom Petty - Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) The sad loss of Tom Petty yesterday, struck down by a sudden cardiac arrest. While the exact situation of what happened is not clear it highlights the shear randomness of SCA. Also reminds us that we need more access to...