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Defibrillators are devices that are quite literally life-saving. You may have spotted one at your workplace, leisure centre, or within your local community – but do you know when and how to use one? If not, it’s time to educate yourself. Because after all, what use is a life-saving device if you don’t have the confidence to use it in an emergency?
A defibrillator (also referred to as a ‘defib’, a public access defibrillator or PAD, or an automated external defibrillator or AED) is an advanced medical device designed to help someone suffering a cardiac arrest. It does so by administering a jolt of energy to the heart to help it start beating again.
When activated, defibrillators give clear step-by-step voice instructions. They also feature images to guide you through the various steps. That said, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with how to use one, so that you can have full confidence that you can use one safely and correctly in an emergency if required.
A defibrillator can save the life of someone suffering from a cardiac arrest. Before a cardiac arrest occurs, typical symptoms include tiredness, dizziness, feeling weak, shortness of breath and nausea. The person will then suddenly collapse and lose consciousness, they will have no pulse, and they will stop breathing.
If you suspect someone is suffering from cardiac arrest, you must act quickly:
A defibrillator is most effective when used within the first minute of someone collapsing. If used then, the survival rate can be as high as 90%.
If however, a defibrillator is not used until 3 – 5 minutes after the collapse, the likelihood of survival drops by 16%. This highlights what a huge difference being able to locate a defibrillator can make.
If you would like the reassurance of knowing where your nearest defibrillator is, you can check this anytime via this helpful website – www.defibfinder.uk. Simply pop in your postcode and it will highlight your nearest devices, showing the full address and distance.
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