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Owning a defibrillator is only the first step, regular checks and maintenance are essential to ensure it's ready when needed. Learn more about what it means for a defibrillator to be truly rescue ready, the importance of ongoing maintenance and the simple steps you can take to ensure your life-saving equipment is prepared in an emergency.
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Owning a defibrillator within your organisation is a great first step towards protecting your employees, visitors and local community when sudden cardiac arrest strikes. However, purchasing it and securing it to the wall is only the first step. AEDs need regular maintenance to ensure they're rescue ready. Read our blog to find out more about why you need to maintain your defibrillator.
Defib4Life is proud to be an official HeartHero Elliot supplier! Find out more about what this means and why we're so excited to get our hands on this device in our blog.
Read our blog to find out why a member of our team decided that having a defibrillator at home would offer her and her family added peace of mind.
Many organisations, workplaces and communities buy and display a defibrillator but have no idea how to maintain it. A common misconception is that, once the pads or battery expire, the defibrillator can no longer be used but this isn't true. Read our blog to find out more about when your pads or battery need to be replaced and when they don't.
The BS8599-1 workplace first aid standard has recently been updated which means many workplaces need to reconsider their first aid provision, the equipment they have available and how accessible the equipment is in an emergency. This new provision is more than just a box ticking exercise so being aware of the changes and how they impact your organisation is essential.
Read our blog to find out more about whether you should invest in professional defibrillator servicing. It might not be the right option for every organisation but it can help to provide you with peace of mind that your defibrillator is rescue ready when it's really needed.
