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 ...

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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 ...

In a huge step for first aid in the UK, more than 20,000 defibrillators – which are devices that give an electric shock to the heart of a person who is in cardiac arrest – have been delivered to state ...

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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 ...

You never know when someone’s heart might stop beating – it could be when you’re walking down the street or in your local supermarket. Defibrillators can be lifesaving for someone who is in cardiac ...

A SESSION in using life-saving equipment is taking place in Upton next month. The Lytchett Minster Community Defibrillator Project is holding a community defibrillator awareness session at Upton ...