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There are of course risks that come with working in the construction industry meaning health and safety must always be reviewed in order to be improved to keep the working environment as safe as possible at all times. However, with this, regardless of all health and safety procedures, it is often impossible to tell when someone may fall ill due to a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).They are often unpredictable and when they occur, you need to act fast. A SCA is caused due to the electrical rhythm in …

Automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) work by shocking the heart so that it can return to it’s natural rhythm when someone is suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). They are great medical tools that make the difference between life and death when used straight away and are kept in schools, offices, supermarkets and sports ground across the country.With a variety of AED’s on the market, all offering something different it can be challenging deciding which one is the best to opt for. Onc …

Defibrillators are emergency medical tools that help save the lives of a victim suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Designed for use by anyone, many have step by step guides and helpful resources to guide a rescuer through emergency care meaning that a paramedic or untrained passerby would be able to use a defibrillator to help save a life.Although they are designed for easy use, defibrillators are very complex pieces of equipment that must be maintained and looked after in order to en …

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency medical procedure that is to be carried out on persons who are unresponsive or, are no longer breathing at a normal, regular rate. It involves delivering chest compressions with artificial ventilation (breathing into the mouth) in order to restore regular blood circulation.In the UK, one in five people will witness someone collapse but, the majority will not act upon it. With this, a shocking number of casualties miss out on life saving emergen …

Defibrillators are a life saving medical tool that help anyone in an emergency if a victim is suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Having a defibrillator nearby should someone unfortunately suffer a SCA, saves precious seconds with all defibrillators being designed to be used by medical professionals and novices alike.When a person falls ill due to a SCA, time is of the essence and acting quickly is of utmost importance. You must initially call the emergency services then, start deliver …