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An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a medical device that is used on people who have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. They work by scanning the heart to determine whether a shock is needed. If a shock is needed, the AED will deliver one automatically, in turn helping the heart return to it’s normal rhythm.You can find a defibrillator in many public places including; supermarkets, sports facilities, schools, offices, warehouses, sports facilities and more. Depending on where they a …

Chances are you have seen or heard of a defibrillator but, do you know what they are used for and how? Defibrillators are used for sudden cardiac arrests however, it can be confusing knowing the difference between a heart attack and a cardiac arrest, as well as knowing when to use one.You have probably seen a defibrillator installed in your local village, at your office, in the supermarkets, or, in your nearby sports facility but, have you always wondered why the are so important and what they a …

What is a defibrillator?A defibrillator is an advanced medical tool that delivers a high energy, electric shock to the heart through the chest wall. It is essential for those suffering a sudden cardiac arrest and can mean the difference between life and death. You can find defibrillators installed in public parks, workplaces, high streets and sporting venues. Wherever a defibrillator is located in a public area, they are known as PADs - public access defibrillators.A defibrillator is its most ef …

A defibrillator greatly increases the chances of survival when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. When these occur, the victim will suddenly collapse, loose consciousness and will not be breathing. Sudden cardiac arrests occur when there is an electrical problem with the heart, this prevents blood pumping around the body. They are mostly unpredictable as they can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender or sex.If a defibrillator is not used when someone is suffering a cardiac arrest, unf …

We all know that the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood around the body and just how important this is. A healthy heart allows you to move more freely, have more energy and find exercise easier. Although it may only be the size of two hands clasped together, the heart is a muscle that keeps you alive. Beating on an average of 100,000 times a day, it is one of our most vital organs and can pump around one million barrels of blood during an average lifetime!They play such a huge par …