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Every year, on and around October 16th, an important event takes place - Restart a Heart Day. This annual awareness initiative is not just any ordinary day; it's a day that can make the difference between life and death. Restart a Heart Day focuses on the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and its potential to save lives during cardiac emergencies. In collaboration with the Resuscitation Council UK, the British Heart Foundation (BHF), the British Red Cross, and other partners, thi …

80% of all out of hospital cardiac arrests occur at home. Defibrillators are often available in local communities, supermarkets, sports facilities and places of work but, not very often at home. Having a defibrillator at home gives thousands of people peace of mind. Whether themselves or a family member have a medical history of heart problems or, they would like a defibrillator for additional security, it’s a good idea to take a look around to weigh up your options and decide which is best for …

There are many defibrillators available on the market and it can become overwhelming knowing which one is the best option for you. There are a number of factors which may determine your choice including; where it will be stored and who it will be most likely used for. Defibrillators as we know them today have actually been around since the 1930’s. Although thankfully there have been many developments since, the basic principle is still the same. An electric shock from the defibrillator is d …

Defibrillators should be used when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. These can occur to anyone, at any time regardless of age, gender or sex. It is really important to act as quickly as possible if someone is suffering a cardiac arrest as unfortunately, the chances of survival are very slim. According to the British Heart Foundation, deaths from heart and circulatory diseases occur every one to three minutes. In 2020, 168,319 deaths occurred due to such causes. These range between an …

Defibrillators can be found in a number of places but, it all depends on where you are. There is a huge drive to have more defibrillators located across the country so that more people have access to life saving care in an emergency. Businesses, offices, shops, local communities and sports centres are the most common places where you will find a defibrillator. Establishments that have a high foot fall with many people passing daily usually have a defibrillator nearby so that if anyone suffe …