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Defibrillators - A Factual History Of This Incredible Device
A defibrillator is a medical device that is used to save the life of someone who is suffering from a cardiac arrest. They scan the heart to determine whether a shock is needed and if so will deliver one. If a defibrillator is used within the first minute of someone falling ill, chances of survival can be as high as 90%. But, when was it invented and has it changed much since the original design?The first ever external defibrillator that is known today was invented in 1930 by electrical engineer
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12th Jul 2021
How Does A Defibrillator Work?
A defibrillator is a medical device that is used when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. They can be found in local towns and villages, offices, supermarkets, factories and sports venues across the country. If used within the first minute of someone falling ill, chances of survival when using a defibrillator can be as a high as 90%.Being accessible and designed to be used by anyone, a defibrillator is someone’s best chance at survival until the emergency services arrive. Although there are
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27th Jun 2021
Does a defibrillator hurt?
A defibrillator is a medical device that has been developed over many years to help patients who are suffering a sudden cardiac arrest. A cardiac arrest occurs when there is an electrical problem with the heart which causes it to either stop beating, beat too fast or, too slow. This results in the individual being unconscious straight away and chances of survival are unfortunately slim if a defibrillator is not used as soon as possible.There are a number of market-leading brands that have develo
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24th Jun 2021
What should you avoid with a defibrillator?
Defibrillators are lifesaving medical devices that are designed for use when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest. They can be found in public areas, schools, sports facilities, supermarkets, offices, and any other place of work up and down the country.If someone collapses due to experiencing a cardiac arrest, defibrillators can be used by anybody meaning you do not have to wait for the emergency services to arrive. Specifically created with ease of use at the very heart of what they do, defi
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6th Jun 2021
Where are defibrillators local to me?
Defibrillators work by delivering an electric shock to the heart in order to help it return to it’s natural rhythm. They are designed to be used when a victim suffers from a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and can help make the difference between life and death.With a huge drive across the UK aiming to raise awareness of SCA’s and defibrillators, you will more than likely have seen lots installed in your local communities, at sports facilities, in supermarkets and at schools.When someone suffers fro
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1st Jun 2021