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An automatic external defibrillator (AED) is a medical tool that helps to save someone’s life who has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). They work by scanning the heart to determine whether a shock is needed and if so, will deliver one. Working self sufficiently, they shock the patient automatically without you having to do anything once the electrode pads are in place.AED’s are installed in offices, doctors surgeries, sports facilities, factories, supermarkets, schools, local villages and …

In October 2015 changes took place with the Resuscitation Council guidelines on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This led to the HSE needing to review Emergency First Aid and First Aid at Work Syllabuses. All first aiders will now need to be trained in the use of automated external defibrillators (AED) from the 31st of December 2016, as the Resuscitation Council UK now state that the management of a casualty requiring CPR is to request an AED.For people who deliver FAW or EFAW training, the …

In March last year the government announced a £1m of additional funds to provide defibrillators in public places.Provided by the Department of health it is intended to act as an incentive to purchase and train people in the use of defibrillators.The British Heart Foundation stated there are over 30,000 cardiac arrests outside of hospital and only 1 in 10 survive.By being able to call 999, perform CPR and having use of a public defibrillator you can save lives.If you require advice on your specif …