Back2School : Defibrillator Highlights
Does your school have a defibrillator?
No?
It isn’t surprising when many schools are still yet to become equipped with the essential precautions to protect their staff and pupils against cardiac arrest with a defibrillator – the only definitive treatment for survival.
Each year over 600 people under the age of 35 die of sudden cardiac arrest, 270 of these will occur in children whilst at school. Many of these deaths could be prevented with access to a defibrillator alongside effective CPR, both of which can be extremely accessible for teachers and pupils at school – should they wish to extend their knowledge and become heart safe.
So in the mean time, what can you do? It’s all about raising awareness and encouraging schools to take action to ensure they’re equipped with the knowledge and an AED in the event of an emergency. A brief overview covering 3 AEDs sold on our site, which are perfect for a school environment is below. Let’s take a look:
Currently our homepage feature, the Defibtech Lifeline View defibrillator was found to be the best AED for both trained and untrained users as a public access unit in recent studies.
But what makes this AED so great?
Robust with a high IP rating, this defib also has a handy LCD screen, allowing users to follow the life-saving steps with ease to ensure the most effective rescue possible, a great option for school premises to ensure ANYONE can use the device to save a life in an emergency situation.
In addition to this, the AED’s bold design and unmissable yellow exterior means that it’ll stand out in any environment and will be easy to locate in the event of a cardiac arrest.
Philips Heartstart HS1 First Aid Defibrillator
An uncomplicated device which focuses on providing effective rescue advice alongside a life-saving defibrillation shock, the HS1 device from Philips comes equipped with CPR coaching, helping to provide those with limited first aid skills the ability to save a life.
The simplistic and easy-to-use design makes this unit the perfect option for schools where a potential rescuer may have little to no previous experience with handling an AED.
This defibrillator comes equipped with Paediatric Pads, an essential accessory to allow users to provide a life-saving shock to a child should they suffer a cardiac arrest.
Simply attached the electrodes following the diagram for reference for effective placement; from here you can deliver the definitive treatment to a child between the ages of 1 – 8 years old.
We hope these suggestions have helped encourage you to enquire whether your school has a defibrillator, and what they plan to do to protect their staff, students and parents against cardiac arrest.
With every passing minute, chances of surviving cardiac arrest decrease by 10% which is why quick AED access and first aid training is essential for schools, workplaces and public locations to make a difference in the current survival rates.
defibshop are committed to equipping everyone with the skills and knowledge to save a life. Speak to one of our Product Specialists on 0161 776 7422 or fill out our Contact Form.
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