Every year in the UK, there are more than 30,000 sudden cardiac arrests, and the chance of survival is less than 10%. However, with the use of a defibrillator, this number increases to 50-80%, installing an AED (automated external defibrillator) could save lives. Defibrillator Guardian Responsibilities Every defibrillator should have a guardian. A defibrillator guardian … Continue reading “Defibrillator Guardianship”
Written by Elle Hart When it comes to care homes, ensuring the safety and well-being of residents is always the top priority. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is responsible for regulating care services and setting standards to ensure a safe environment. One question that often comes up is: does the CQC require care homes to … Continue reading “Does the CQC Require Defibrillators in Care Homes? What You Need to Know”
Defib4Life is based in Two Dales near Matlock. It supplies life-saving defibrillators, accessories and consumables to businesses, charities, and community groups across the UK. The business, which has just celebrated its fifth anniversary, has three employees and is led by Director, Michelle Waters. Challenges faced One of its biggest challenges has been increased competitor activity … Continue reading “Defib4life Accelerator Case Study”
Written by Steve Jelfs Psychological support is critical for both rescuers and survivors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). This form of support addresses the profound emotional and psychological impacts that a sudden cardiac arrest can have on all involved parties. Understanding these impacts is crucial in designing comprehensive care strategies that go beyond immediate medical … Continue reading “The Aftermath: Providing Psychological Support to Rescuers and Survivors of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.”
Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS) is when someone unexpectedly dies from a sudden cardiac arrest, but the cause is unknown. Whilst sudden cardiac arrest can affect anyone at any time, there is usually a cause, such as a heart condition or trauma, however, with SADS, there is no obvious cause or reason behind the cardiac … Continue reading “Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS)”
In 2012, Philips announced their intention to discontinue the Philips HeartStart FR2 and 7 years later they announced the end-of-life support for HeartStart FR2 AEDs and most FR2 accessories. While the FR2 adult pads are being manufactured and shipped by Philips, the child pads and official battery are not. Although we have been able to … Continue reading “Philips HeartStart FR2 Buy-Back Promotion”
What is menopause? Menopause is when your periods stop, and you are no longer able to conceive naturally and is diagnosed after you have not had a menstrual period for 12 months. It predominately affects women between the ages of 45 and 55, although it is possible for it to begin earlier, this is known … Continue reading “How Menopause Affects Your Heart.”
A defibrillator also known as an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), stands as a critical tool in the face of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a life-threatening emergency where the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. The timely use of an AED can be a decisive factor in the survival of a SCA victim, with research indicating … Continue reading “Do You Need Defibrillator Maintenance?”
Friday Afternoon, we welcomed Cas, from Darley Dale Community Radio, into the Defib4life Office to have a chat with Michelle, our company director. Click here to find all the answers to your defibrillator questions.
