5 Reasons an Office Defibrillator is a Great Investment

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are all the rage at the moment, but it’s certainly not just a fashionable trend. People are growing more and more aware of the effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCA) and the importance of responsive, knowledgeable, first aid treatment is paramount to the survival of an SCA sufferer. You may have noticed Defibrillators cropping up around public places, like museums and football stadiums, but is it about time that you invested in one for your office? After all, your staff are your greatest asset – look after them

Here’s our top 5 reasons a defibrillator is a great investment for your office

1. A Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen anywhere

A sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen absolutely anywhere, whether that be relaxing at home, exercising or busy at work. Since the average UK worker spends roughly 99,000 hours (Nearly 11 and a half years) at work over their lifetime, it’s important that a workplace is equipped for every eventuality.

2. The faster Sudden Cardiac Arrest is attended to, the higher the chance of recovery

A Sudden Cardiac Arrest  sufferers chance of survival decreases by 10% every minute that passes since their arrest. To put that in perspective; In as little as 10 minutes after a SCA the sufferer could be dead at the scene unless CPR and an AED is used to revive them. Having a readily available AED in your office is most likely the only way you’re going to keep a SCA sufferer alive or stable for long enough for emergency response to get there.

3. Anyone can use an AED

Waiting for the ambulance is no longer necessary when it comes to saving a SCA sufferers life. Modern AEDs can guide you, step-by-step, through the process of resuscitation. You don’t need to be medically trained to be the hero of the day. This makes AEDs far more commonplace in a modern office. The ability to act upon an incident immediately, instead of waiting around for expert medics, can be a literal lifesaver.

4. AEDs and CPR go hand in hand

It is a common misconception that CPR can save someone’s life as effectively as a defibrillator. CPR merely keeps the flow of oxygen to the brain steady to prevent brain damage until a way is found to revive the patient and only 5% of SCA sufferers will be revived by CPR alone, in the same way that knowing first aid without a first aid kit is awfully limiting. Don’t be left without the right equipment, in your workplace.

5. Always be prepared

Being caught off guard is a risky move in the business world, and the same applies with the health of your employees. Make sure you’re prepared for any eventuality in your office. Installing a Defibrillator is a quick and easy way to ensure that your office is a safe, equipped, environment. AEDs are very, very, reliable. Hopefully, you’ll never ever have to use it – but just in case you do, even if it’s been left in your first aid room for 5 years, it won’t let you down!

If you would like to find out more about how a defibrillator can benefit your business, or learn more about the dangers of SCA and how you can reduce the risk, or simply for more information, view our Defibrillator information page.