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21.01.2022 All over Australia and the world, there’s an increasing recognition that AEDs (automated external defibrillators) should become part of the standard First Aid kit for offices, gyms, hotels, factories and other workplaces. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about defibrillators in the workplace to address common concerns and issues around this essential, lifesaving equipment. https://defibsplus.com.au/7-frequently-asked-questions-abo/

21.01.2022 If you come across an accident scene or a person who has collapsed, your first instinct may be to rush in and help. However, it is essential that you assess the scene first to ensure that it is safe for you to do so in fact, this type of safety assessment is one of the first things covered in First Aid training. Here is some insight into how to properly assess the safety of a scene. https://defibsplus.com.au/scene-safety-how-to-safely-asses/

21.01.2022 Wearing masks will be made compulsory for people out in public in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11:59pm this Wednesday. Everyone over the age of 12 needs to wear a mask or face covering when they leave their house for one of the four allowed reasons. The fine for not wearing a mask in public will be $200.... Contact us today to enquire about our premium quality, 3 ply and disposable face masks.

18.01.2022 Heart disease is the number one cause of death in Australia, but the burden of disease disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients face a range of barriers to accessing quality healthcare including communication breakdowns and having less access to medical treatment. The Lighthouse Hospital project aims to reduce inequalities in health care with a focus on cardiac arrest. ... To learn more and donate to this important cause click here --> https://www.heartfoundation.org.au//the-lighthouse-hospita

17.01.2022 Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone including young children. As with adults, the key to surviving an SCA and having a good outcome is fast treatment with an AED. https://defibsplus.com.au/treating-and-preventing-sudden-c/

17.01.2022 Quick use of an AED gives a patient the best chances of survival; your actions can save two lives, the life of a pregnant woman and her unborn child, all you have to do is ‘Call, Push, Shock’, call the ambulance, start CPR and get the AED. Read more about pregnancy and SCA in our lastest article: https://defibsplus.com.au/pregnancy-and-sca-are-aeds-safe/

14.01.2022 October is nationally recognised as ‘Shoctober’, a month to raise awareness about the importance of defibrillation. Each and every day, around 60 Australians die as a result of a sudden cardiac arrest. Because cardiac arrests occur without forewarning, they often take place in the community. It’s time for us to get educated and recognise the importance of bystander CPR and AED use. This ‘Shoctober’, we will be supporting and empowering people to take action in the moments that matter.

14.01.2022 Defibrillators are critical emergency devices that help save lives every day. Here's some helpful information about what defibrillators are and when you should use one. https://defibsplus.com.au/what-is-a-defibrillator-and-when/

14.01.2022 Want to find out more about AEDs? Here, we answer several common questions about these life-saving devices. https://defibsplus.com.au/8-frequently-asked-questions-abo/

13.01.2022 One of the single most important things we can do to keep our hearts in great shape and prevent coronary diseases that put us at risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is fitness. Here are some easy steps to take to help improve your fitness and heart health every day. https://defibsplus.com.au/how-to-make-fitness-and-heart-he/

13.01.2022 Summer is probably the most beloved season in Australia, a time to explore the outdoors, head to the beach and see friends and family. With 2020 being the year that it is, we thought we’d share a whole range of safety tips to make the season as enjoyable and hazard free as possible! https://defibsplus.com.au/safety-tips-for-having-fun-in-th/

11.01.2022 An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is highly-recommended for workplaces, factories, public spaces, shopping centres and gyms as a standard piece of First Aid equipment. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the rapid application of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation within the first 2-4 minutes of the event gives the victim the best chance of survival as well as the best chance at reducing critical organ damage. If you are considering buying an AED for your workplace or home, then here’s some advice to help make this decision a bit simpler. https://defibsplus.com.au/useful-tips-and-advice-on-buying/

10.01.2022 Personal protective equipment, or PPE, has become big news lately with the COVID-19 pandemic. Everywhere you go, from shopping centres to the office or schools, people are spraying hand sanitiser, wearing masks and gloves, and trying to avoid spreading the virus. This is great news but it’s important to know how to use PPE properly, or you could actually reduce the level of protection you are getting. Here’s some advice to clarify the role of different PPE items and how to use them, whether you are going to the shops or treating someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or medical emergency. https://defibsplus.com.au/how-to-use-personal-protective-e/

10.01.2022 Australia is well-known for being a bushfire country, but after the devastation of the record-breaking bushfire at the beginning of 2020 which killed at least 33 people, destroyed 11 million hectares of land and killed countless animals, we want to do all we can to raise awareness on preventing fires and staying safe. https://defibsplus.com.au/bushfire-safety-tips-for-every-a/

08.01.2022 Melbourne & Mitchell Shire residents are now required to wear a mask when leaving their homes. Keep yourself, your family and the community safe. AeroMask face mask is a premium quality 3ply surgical mask with Level 2 protection rating. The masks are high quality with earloops and come with nose clips to ensure secure fitting.... Order now for August dispatch.

08.01.2022 Thanks to a number of popular medical dramas, most of us can recognise a defibrillator and know that it uses an electric shock to save lives but why does this work? What does the defibrillator do exactly? And what is the difference between the defibrillators we see in hospitals and an AED (automated external defibrillator)? Find out in our latest article: https://defibsplus.com.au/how-does-a-defibrillator-actuall/

08.01.2022 Portable defibrillators, also known as automatic external defibrillators (AEDs), are not as well-known as other components of a First Aid kit and yet they are the only way to save a life when a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs. Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions around these important devices to help empower you to save a life. https://defibsplus.com.au/7-myths-and-facts-about-portable/

07.01.2022 While it’s important to maintain healthy blood pressure levels at any time, it’s even more important during the coronavirus pandemic. We’ve got some preventative tips from our team of defibrillator specialists to help you manage your risks during this unprecedented time. https://defibsplus.com.au/covid-19-high-blood-pressure-and/

07.01.2022 SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) kills over 20,000 people in Australia alone each year. We’re on a mission to decrease this number and save lives by encouraging access to a defibrillator in every workplace, on every worksite, at every school and university, and in every public space. One day, we hope to see a defibrillator available in every home across Australia! Whilst this is not quite our reality right now, we want to educate as many people about SCA and how we can work tog...ether to save a life in the critical moment. https://defibsplus.com.au/sca-can-happen-to-anyone-at-any-/

07.01.2022 Each year, more than 20,000 Australians die from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Many of these deaths can be prevented if bystanders to an SCA event had access to a portable defibrillator. At DefibsPlus, we’re passionate about empowering communities throughout Australia by giving you the confidence to use a defibrillator when a crisis occurs. That’s why we started the HeartSmart program. ... Learn more about it here: https://defibsplus.com.au/what-is-the-heartsmart-program/

05.01.2022 Because an AED supplies an electrical shock to the heart, many people are concerned about using a defibrillator on young children and infants. Here’s some guidance from the DefibsPlus Team. https://defibsplus.com.au/is-it-safe-to-use-an-aed-on-chil/

04.01.2022 You may think that you are more likely to receive life-saving care if you experience a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in a crowd or busy area but the opposite is actually true. This is due to the bystander effect; a natural phenomenon where the greater the number of bystanders, the less likely any individual is going to act to provide help. It’s a complex phenomenon but one we actively need to combat in order to support people in distress. https://defibsplus.com.au/what-is-the-bystander-effect-and/

04.01.2022 AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillators) come in two main types semi-automatic (SAED) and fully-automatic (FAED). Here’s a quick guide on the differences between these two types of AED and how to choose the right defibrillator for your needs. https://defibsplus.com.au/what-is-the-difference-between-a/

03.01.2022 Is your business prepared if someone near you has a sudden cardiac arrest? These events can happen any time and anywhere including the workplace. As many businesses welcome back their staff and customers it is important that they are given the education and tools to be in a safe environment. By having a defibrillator in your workplace and training your colleagues in CPR, businesses are able to play an important role in helping save the lives of people who suffer a sudden card...iac arrest. Enrol in our free online defibrillator and bystander CPR training course and prepare your business to save a life https://heartsmartprogram.com

03.01.2022 Looking for information about what a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is, what an automated external defibrillator (AED) is, or how you can help save a life if faced with someone who's heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating? Here’s a useful guide to AEDs and how you can help save a life in the moments that matter. https://defibsplus.com.au/everything-you-should-know-about/

03.01.2022 When sudden cardiac arrest occurs, it is important to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and vital organs, so it’s vital that bystanders start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) along with calling emergency services and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to restart the heart. However, performing CPR on an infant or child is different to performing it on an adult. Here’s some insight into the different forms of CPR and how to apply them. https://defibsplus.com.au/important-differences-between-ad/

03.01.2022 Arrhythmias can cause up 100,000 Sudden Cardiac Arrests each year. Arrhythmia Alliance World Heart Rhythm Week is an annual awareness week that focuses on detecting irregular heart rhythms to decrease the number of sudden cardiac deaths and undiagnosed atrial fibrillation cases each year. This week we aim to provide education, information and resources to all those directly affected by arrhythmias. ... Help us spread the message: "Don't Miss A Beat!

01.01.2022 So, where should AEDs be placed in order to make sure they are rapidly available to bystanders providing emergency assistance? Here are some tips on how to determine priority areas for defibrillator placement. https://defibsplus.com.au/defibrillator-placement-where-sh/

01.01.2022 One statistic everyone should know is that the majority of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) and SCA deaths happen in the home. Under normal circumstances, this number can be as high as 80% of all SCA deaths. However, with so many people more at home due to COVID-19, this number may climb even higher during the pandemic. Fortunately, there is something you can do about this! ... https://defibsplus.com.au/home-is-where-the-heart-is-be-pr/

01.01.2022 Competition Time! Win a weekend away by completing our online CPR course! In light of Restart a Heart day on the 16th of October, DefibsPlus is helping our nati...on become heart smart. To go in the running to win a weekend away at one of the 4000 RMS locations, simply register and complete the HeartSmart Program, a free online CPR & defibrillation course. Whether you are looking for a bush experience, a sea escape, a romantic getaway or a holiday for the family, RMS host an abundance of marvellous locations for you to spend your weekend away. The winner of the competition will be announce on the DefibsPlus Instagram page on Monday the 2nd November 2020. https://heartsmartprogram.com/

01.01.2022 Would you have close access to a defibrillator in an emergency? It is essential for workplaces, public spaces, schools and even multifamily buildings like apartments to prepare for medical emergencies such as a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). If you've been considering a life-saving defibrillator, here's some guidance on choosing the right supplier and buying a unit for the first time.... https://defibsplus.com.au/what-to-look-for-in-an-aed-suppl/