Defibrillators are used when a person is in cardiac arrest to restore a normal heartbeat, but would you know what to do if an alarming incident occurs? According to the British Heart Foundation, there ...

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There are over 17,000 defibrillators located across England, each with potential to save a life. Analysis shows that survival of a cardiac arrest when shocked using a nearby defibrillator is 67 ...

The cardiac arrest Alan George Smith suffered in the stands at St James' Park last week has highlighted how vital rapid first aid can be. Alan survived his ordeal thanks to quick action by medics and ...

15:37, Thu, Aug 31, 2023 Updated: 16:16, Thu, Aug 31, 2023 A professional in utilising defibrillators, giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and knowing a lot about the heart muscle, senior cardiac ...

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Defibrillators are not just for buildings - Moel Famau hill in north Wales has one Following the death of a rugby player from a cardiac arrest during a match, BBC Wales is taking a closer look at the ...

Dr Semiya Aziz shows you how to use a defibrillator which can significantly increase someone’s chance of survival before an ambulance arrives. Shout for help. If someone is nearby, ask them to stay as ...

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A report from the Resuscitation Council UK found one-in-four people survived a cardiac arrest in hospital, while the British ...

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...