A defibrillator is a device that gives a high energy electric shock to the heart of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This high energy shock is called defibrillation, and it's an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who’s in cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrests can happen to anyone and any time. If someone had one on your site would you be prepared for what to do?
Immediately you must call 999, start CPR and ask someone to bring a defibrillator if there is one nearby. All our defibrillators come with clear and easy instructions so that users feel confident using them and helping to save someone's life.
No training is required to use a defibrillator. In the pack there are clear instructions on how the pads need to be attached to the body. The machine then assesses the heart rhythm and tells you whether a shock needs delivering. The defibrillator will not let you accidentally shock someone.
Having a defibrillator on site could save lives
For every minute that it takes for a defibrillator to reach the person having a cardiac arrest and deliver a shock, their chance of survivial reduces by up to 10%.
The Resuscitation Council (UK) says - Only 3% of cardiac arrests happen within the recommended retrieval distance of a defibrillator.
If you had one on your site you could potentially save the life of one of your employees or a visitor.
We stock a range of defibrillators, view them here
Our recommended defibrillator is the Samaritan 500P Defibrillator with CPR Advisor Overview
This unique device will guide the rescuer through the process of effective CPR encouraging the rescuer to push, harder, faster, slower or good compressions based on real time feed back specific to the patient.
Unlike other devices, this is not based solely on depth of compression, but impedance changes of the patient during CPR taking into account the patients personal physique. The HeartSine SAM500P provides the patient with the best chance of survival and the rescuer the assurance they have done everything they can. It’s a lifesaver, pure and simple.
If you're considering having a defibrillator on site call us today on 0800 594 44 44 to find the best device to suit your needs.
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