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Sample Defibrillator/ AED Policy
Sample AED Policy This sample AED policy is intended as an example and is not intended as medical or legal advice. Permission is granted to reproduce this sample AED policy for the purpose of using it as a starting point towards the creation of a formal AED policy....
Australia! Does your workplace have a Public Access Defibrillator?
Every year in Australia approximately 30,000 people suffer a sudden cardiac arrest away from a hospital, a figure derived from a few studies in a few Australian states, as no nation-wide data is collected. This lack of information is in itself is a problem when it...
11 Point Plan – How to Use a Defibrillator (AED) – Step-by-Step Guide
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen without warning. If you witnessed someone having an SCA, would you know what to do? Here is a Step-by-Step Guide:- Before Using the AED Diagnose Cardiac Arrest. Use the ABC Method Airway: Open the airway by...
Where Do They Keep That Defib Machine? 50% of U.S. Workers Don’t Know!
A recent study in the U.S.A. in 2017 has revealed that half of American workers have no idea where the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is kept at work. Australian employers should be aware of this study and ensure that their employees are better informed. The...