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“Research shows that accessing a defibrillator within three to five minutes of a cardiac arrest increases the chance of survival by over 40%” – ITV News
Read more here: https://www.itv.com/news/2022-07-17/how-a-grieving-dad-helped-ensure-all-schools-in-england-will-have-defibrillators
An estimate of 270 children die from sudden cardiac arrests each year, this is higher than deaths caused by accidents, and comes under the highest cause of death of children which is Cancer.
It is important on a global scale for people to have ease of access to a defibrillator for all ages.
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You can find out where your nearest one is through:
The map shows the closest defibs around our Swansea Comcen office. That’s 0.7 miles to the closest one available which is an average 13-minute walk, 3 minutes by car and 4 minutes by cycling.
Increase your chances of survival by purchasing your own defibrillator and have peace of mind knowing you have all the resources ready if an emergency was to occur.
It can also help the Emergency Services when they arrive to have better chance of helping the individual in need.
You only have 3-4 minutes once someone is having a cardiac arrest to provide the defibrillator for best chance of survival. Each minute that passes reduces their chances of survival. There is a 75% chance of survival if used within 3 minutes of collapse.
Defibrillators give an electric shock with high energy to the heart to restore heartbeat.
It is said to be common sense for every workplace to have one which is no surprise as the Emergency Services target response time is 8 minutes.
How many of your employees have current risk factors which can lead to a cardiac arrest? If any of your employees suffer a sudden cardiac arrest a defib can save their lives. A cardiac arrest can occur in all ages, those who have been diagnosed and those who are unaware of the condition.
RISK ASSESSMENT QUANTIFICATION: HOW IMPORTANT ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES?
The likelihood of a non-breathing collapse occurring in most workplaces will be 1 or 2 (Unlikely or rare).
This is increased if you have:
Because the potential outcome is so serious, the score will always be 5 (Death or serious injury).
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46,627 people in the UK under 75 years died from heart and circulatory diseases CVD (2020)
340,000 people are living with heart and circulatory diseases and causes 1 in 4 of all deaths in Wales. – BHF Cymru
Every 100 minutes someone in Wales is admitted to hospital due to a heart attack. – BHF CymruJust 1 in 20 survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in Wales.
2,800 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Wales each year.
High blood pressure is the leading modifiable risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases.
Around 50% of heart attacks and strokes are associated with high blood pressure.
700,000 adults in Wales have high blood pressure.
In the UK, one third of adults with diabetes die from a heart or circulatory disease.
Adults with diabetes are 2-3 times more likely to develop CVD, and are nearly twice as likely to die from heart disease or stroke as those without diabetes.
High blood cholesterol is a significant risk factor for developing heart and circulatory diseases.
More than 1 in 4 deaths from heart and circulatory diseases in Wales are associated with high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol.
If you're on your own, don't interrupt CPR to go and find a defibrillator. If it's possible, send someone else to find one. When you call 999, the operator can tell you if there's a public access defibrillator nearby.
To use a defibrillator, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Turn the defibrillator on by pressing the green button and follow its instructions.Step 2: Peel off the sticky pads and attach them to the patient’s skin, one on each side of the chest, as shown in the picture on the defibrillator.Step 3: Once the pads have been attached, stop CPR and don’t touch the patient. The defibrillator will then check the patient’s heart rhythm.Step 4: The defibrillator will decide whether a shock is needed and if so, it will tell you to press the shock button. An automatic defibrillator will shock the patient without prompt. Don’t touch the patient while they are being shocked.Step 5: The defibrillator will tell you when the shock has been delivered and whether you need to continue CPR.Step 6: Continue with chest compressions until the patient shows signs of life or the defibrillator tells you to stop so it can analyse the heartbeat again.
Anyone can use a defibrillator and you don’t need training. Once you turn it on, it will give clear instructions on how to attach the defibrillator pads. The device checks the heart rhythm and will only tell you to shock if it’s needed.
You can't shock someone accidentally.
At Comcen we want to ensure the best safety measures for our staff as well as our customers and prospects.
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