Are cardiac arrests becoming more common or are we just hearing about them more in the news?

In the UK we’re constantly being told that we’re overweight, unhealthy or not doing enough aerobic activity (cue Dr. Christian Jessen..) Although an unhealthy regime is a big contributing factor for cardiac arrests, it’s the young, fit and healthy who are often affected.

It feels that we see tragic news reports weekly about those who have fallen ill, seemingly with no previous health issues. It’s difficult to know who or when serious heart difficulties may take place, so it’s important to have the knowledge and equipment necessary to save a life.

A small town in Somerset is investigating the possibility of installing an automatic defibrillator in guess what.. a phone box! We know what you’re thinking – what’s to stop some silly blighters causing damage or even shocking each other?

Luckily enough public access defibrillators won’t shock if they can detect a heart beat – but the idea of having a machine that can save a life available in a rural area is an idea that we fully back here at Direct365.

The thought of using equipment to save a life can be scary and uneasy; however modern Defibrillators have been designed with the layperson in mind. Many defib units such as the Zoll Semi Automatic and the Zoll Fully Automatic have intelligent voice commands to guide a user through the entire process.

You’ve probably noticed petitions to get defibrillators into public places – we love this idea at Direct365.  You’ll probably notice them popping up in leisure and shopping centres; the more accessible these units are, the more people may know what they are and how to use them.

If you’re thinking about installing an AED in your premises it’s important to ensure you know what kind of device you need. Having a chat with someone who knows their salt can certainly make all the difference.

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