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ABOUT AEDS AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AUSTRALIA | AED Authority

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are so simple to use, they can be used by virtually anyone. You do not need to be a medical professional. Every AED walks a rescuer through the event from the time the AED is turned on, until Emergency Services arrive, using both visual and voice prompts.<br><br>

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ABOUT AEDS AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AUSTRALIA | AED Authority

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  1. ABOUT AEDS AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST AUSTRALIA Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are so simple to use, they can be used by virtually anyone. You do not need to be a medical professional. Every AED walks a rescuer through the event from the time the AED is turned on, until Emergency Services arrive, using both visual and voice prompts. Simple graphics on the AED and clear voice commands, guide the rescuer through a Sudden Cardi- ac Arrest (SCA) event. TO GET HELP Prompt recognition of cardiac arrest is key. If someone is not responsive and not breathing normally, immediately call emergency services (000) and get an AED. An early call for help gives the next two steps the greatest opportunity for success, because the sooner the ambulance arrives, the sooner advanced care can begin. CALL TO BUY TIME Start delivering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as soon as possible. Anyone can perform chest compressions. Chest compressions help oxygenated blood flow to the person’s brain and heart until an AED can be used to attempt to restore normal heart pumping or advanced medical personnel arrive. PUSH TO RESTART HEART Attach an AED as soon as possible and follow the prompts. It is universally recognised that early defibrillation significantly improves survival rates. The biggest impact is if an AED is used within the first 3 minutes, but survival can be significantly improved even 6-10 minutes after arrest, as long as effective CPR has been started early in the arrest. It is thought that good CPR may even increase the likelihood of defibrillation success. However, CPR alone is not enough – only defibrillation can shock a heart back into a normal rhythm. SHOCK

  2. 33, 000 For every minute without CPR & defibrillation Australians experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest outside of hospital each year the chance of survival drops by10% 90% of Australians don’t make it home after an out of hospital cardiac arrest Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the biggest killers of Australians under 50 Know the signs Collapse No pulse Not breathing Lost consciousness When every minute counts, you can count on us. Call AED Authority, we can tailor a package to suit your needs. 03 8710 8666 sales@aedauthority.com.au 41 Marconi Drive, Dandenong South VIC 3175 aedauthority.com.au

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