3 Easy Ways to Boost AED Visibility

Deciding to invest in a life-saving defibrillator is the first step to creating a Heart Safe Environment for your employees or your local community.

But once you’ve found the device for you, ordered and received your brand new, shiny unit...what next?

Many defib owners believe simply having the AED onsite is enough to ensure they’re rescue ready, with countless locations not even taking it out of the box! Whilst the importance of firstly having the AED is extremely high, its accessibility is of greater consequence if it cannot be reached quickly in the event of a cardiac emergency.

So how can you ensure your life-saving unit is easy to retrieve should someone suffer a cardiac arrest on your premises? We’ve shared 3 easy ways to make the most of your defibrillator below to ensure it’s always recognisable and handy to reach in a rescue situation.

Wall Signs

The easiest option of all, a Wall Sign is a simple way to attract attention to your life-saving device with minimal effort!

No matter what the environment, whether it be a busy train station, a leisure centre or small office; you want to ensure your AED will stand out in the event of an emergency. A Wall Sign can direct bystanders who may be simply visiting the location or an employee who isn’t as familiar with where First Aid equipment is stored with minimal delay.

Whether you opt for a 3D wall sign or brightly coloured poster, our wall signs will highlight your defibs location, saving valuable time in a rescue and will ensure people in the area there is accessible defibrillator ready for use.

Rescue Plan

We have a safety plan in place for fires, safe routes and a meeting point – so why not an AED rescue plan to make sure all employees are aware of the location of your life-saving device?

An easy way of educating staff on where to find your workplace defibrillator is firstly to simply show them the location of where it is kept. Then, to further solidify their knowledge of where it is, hold monthly “AED Drills” where you make your colleagues aware of what will be taking place, and then call a member of your team at random to retrieve the AED and to bring to your location.

By timing this, you can get a good indication of how quickly life-saving treatment could be delivered to an SCA victim in a real emergency, as well as keeping the unit’s location fresh in your employee’s mind.

Wall Mounts and Cabinets

Your defibrillator is a one of a kind piece of tech and so storing it safely and effectively is vital to ensure it’s always ready to go in an emergency situation.

A wall mount or cabinet is a great option and storage solution for your life-saving device, not only a way of keeping your AED safe, but a good way to boost its visibility in busy locations and making it quick and convenient to grab in a rescue situation.

We have a range of cabinets suitable for both outdoor and indoor installation. All have unique features including alarms and heating to keep your device in the best condition possible ready to be used in a cardiac event. Choosing a cabinet with a built-in alarm is a great choice for offices and busy locations to raise awareness of the potential rescue which may be taking place, this will alert those close by that assistance may be needed and an ambulance should be called.

Wall mounts are an extremely accessible way to store your device. By keeping it at eye-level, it can be easily noticed and quickly grabbed in an emergency; we have wall mounts which are designed especially for certain devices, ensuring you have a safe storage solution for your investment.

We hope our 3 Easy Ways to Boost AED Visibility has encouraged you to make the most out of your new investment and to display it with pride so it is easily locatable in a rescue situation.

In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, timing is everything which is why quick access to a life-saving defibrillator is vital for closing time between collapse and shock to help increase chances of survival.

How have you stored your life-saving device? Do you have a plan in place should you need it in an emergency? Tweet us your pictures and action plan to @defibshop and inspire others!