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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 …

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 …

Defibrillators can vary in cost with most prices usually starting at around the £900 mark and increasing in value to around £2,500. Once you have purchased your defibrillator, the cost of its upkeep is minimal. This is because most defibrillators have a lengthy battery life meaning they don’t need to be replaced often. Also, as thankfully cardiac arrests don’t happen often, you only need to replace the electrode pads once they have been used.Most defibrillators have a battery life of around five …

The great thing about a defibrillator is that they can be used by anybody and they don’t require training before use. Specifically designed for ease of use, defibrillators can be used by both a passer-by and a medically trained professional.To give some background about defibrillators, you can either opt for an automatic or semi-automatic. Both deliver the same level of care when someone has fallen ill however, one will deliver its shock without any additional interaction from the user whereas a …

A defibrillator is a life-saving medical device that is designed for use when someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). For this reason, they are often found in local towns and villages across the country. Defibrillators provide peace of mind should anybody suddenly fall ill making them an invaluable addition to any local community.If a member of the public suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, you must act in minutes as unfortunately the fatality rate if not is very high. Having an automatic ex …