It can be an uneasy eventuality to consider, a collapse in the workplace, something we all hope we never experience. Yet, a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone of any age, at any time, and having quick, easy access to a defibrillator (AED) can mean the difference between life and death.
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When used in conjunction with immediate CPR, an automatic external defibrillator increases the chances of surviving an SCA by up to 70% and can be used by anyone in the time leading up to an ambulance arriving. Chest compressions and rescue breaths alone are rarely enough to restart a heart, which is where an AED comes in. Here are five reasons why your workplace needs one:
Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating. If someone suddenly collapses without warning, is unresponsive and unconscious, accompanied by seizure-like movements and absent or abnormal breathing, chances are they’re experiencing an SCA.
Having access to an AED within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse leads to survival rates of up to 70%. For every minute that passes without defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 7-10%, so having an AED within easy reach can make all the difference. If your workplace is large, spans several floors or buildings, you will need enough AEDs to account for the time it takes to reach them.
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations require employers to provide “adequate and appropriate” equipment, facilities, and personnel to ensure that employees receive immediate attention “in the event of injury or sudden illness at work.” Despite AEDs becoming increasingly visible in public places, they’re still not a legal requirement in the workplace. Could you retrieve your nearest public AED within minutes?
Having an AED on site sends a message that you take employees' and visitors' safety seriously. Peace of mind positively influences morale, fostering a supportive work environment where employees feel valued and cared for. When we feel secure in our surroundings, we are more likely to be focused, productive, and engaged.
The AEDs we supply provide step-by-step instructions to support you throughout the rescue. Real-time feedback technology guides rescuers on the optimal rate and depth of chest compressions through voice, text, and visual prompts, ensures the correct application of pads, and automatically delivers a shock when needed. Whilst it can benefit your first-aiders to learn the ropes, truly anyone can operate an AED in an emergency.
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It takes eight minutes on average for an ambulance to arrive on scene in a city. In rural areas, it can take up to 25 minutes.
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Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide. Up to 40,000 cardiac arrests occur each year in Canada according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. That’s one cardiac arrest every 12 minutes.
Without immediate treatment, only about 5% of cardiac arrest victims survive and a victim’s chance of survival diminishes by about 10% for every minute that passes after a collapse.
If an AED is present, cardiac arrest victims are far more likely to receive treatment quickly. Studies have shown that when AEDs are present, survival rates are almost five times greater (24%).
Modern AEDs are portable, battery-operated safe and easy to use devices that analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock when needed.
Units like the Zoll Plus is a specific AED model that adds step-by-step voice/visual prompts and real-time CPR feedback to coach rescuers through the event.
The AED automatically analyzes the person’s heart rhythm and advises whether a shock is needed meaning that a shock can never be accidentally delivered.
Zoll AEDs also monitor CPR quality and provide feedback and guidance on chest compression depth and rate.
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