Maybe you have an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) at your office, or you’ve seen one in a public space. But do you know what it is, and what it can do?
An AED is an advanced medical device that can be used to save the life of someone having a sudden cardiac arrest. Although they’re sophisticated, they’re easy to use – and you don’t need any training.
An AED works by analysing the rhythm of the patient’s heart. If there’s a problem, it can deliver an electric shock (defibrillation) to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
Maybe you have an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) at your office, or you’ve seen one in a public space. But do you know what it is, and what it can do?
An AED is an advanced medical device that can be used to save the life of someone having a sudden cardiac arrest. Although they’re sophisticated, they’re easy to use – and you don’t need any training.
This is all about making sure that AEDs are immediately available for use by lay bystanders when and where they are needed. This could be at home, or in offices, schools and other public spaces.
Does your local mall or gym have an AED? What about the school your kids go to?
Ventria supplies and installs advanced, easy to use AEDs from world-class suppliers, including the market leading Philips HeartStart range.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death. Survival depends on having quick access to an AED and the reliable operation of the device.
Like any piece of medical equipment AEDs can experience unexpected failures. To help save a life, AEDs need to be ready and accessible at all times. Being prepared for a Sudden Cardiac Arrest is not only about the acquisition and installation of an AED – you also need to know that it will work as designed first time, every time.
To ensure AED readiness, continuous monitoring and maintenance are key.
At Ventria we believe that we truly
understand what is needed to
confidently help save a life.
