What is an Automated External Defibrillator?
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are portable medical devices that play a life-saving role in providing first aid to people experiencing cardiac arrest. In the United Kingdom, as well as worldwide, these defibrillators are increasingly being deployed in public spaces, businesses, schools, sports clubs, hospitality establishments, apartment buildings, and homes. This development reflects their proven utility […]
Every Minute Counts: The Life-Saving Importance of Immediate Access to a Defibrillator
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a silent and often fatal event that strikes without warning, disrupting the heart’s normal rhythm and cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. Unlike a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage in the arteries, SCA occurs when the heart’s electrical system malfunctions, leading to […]