I survived, the immediate use of a defibrillator and CPR saves lives

Everyone is at the risk of cardiac arrest, however those who have the highest risk are those with a family history of cardiac problems, or related diseases, such as cardiac infarction, diabetes or a stroke.

A cardiac arrest happens suddenly and often without any prior symptoms. The only chance of survival is an immediate attempt at resuscitation, and for an electrical shock to be delivered to the heart by a defibrillator. In such an emergency, these measures need to be taken within the first 10 minutes of the patients collapse.
 
The period between dialling 000 and the rescue services arriving, can often me outside that vital 10 minute window. But if a lay person or medic can deliver the electric shock (from a defibrillator) within a few minutes, and CPR is performed, the victim has a very likely chance of surviving.
 
Every minute that goes by during a Sudden Cardiac Arrest, where there is no shock administered to the victim, reduces the chance of survival by 10%. Defibrillators need to be positioned so as to be quickly available. Some are now suggesting that a defibrillator should be next to every fire extinguisher.

The HeartSine PDU 400 is the world’s cheapest Lay Rescuer Defibrillator. The device is maintenance free, and the batteries and electrodes are durable for five years. There is also a five year warranty.

The device is CE/ISO certified and is suitable for adults and children, who are eight years and above, or for children who weigh more than 25 kg.

Following turning the device on, you will receive step by step instructions on how to proceed. An integrated memory saves data for future evaluation. The aim of this product is to bring life saving technology as close as possible to those who need it.

For professionals and semi professionals alike, the HeartSine PAD 300P device can be used for SCA victims from the age of eight and above.
 
This device is maintenance free and an annual safety check can be carried out. The device is fully CE marked and FDA approved for use anywhere in the world. Software updates are also reliable and free of charge.

The hardware is guaranteed for 7 years and the unit is completely maintenance free, with only one replaceable part after use.

The device is a life saver for private, business, commercial and professional use.

70% of all CPR is carried out inadequately. As an adjunct to correct CPR training, the HeartSine PAD 500P has risen to the challenge to ensure the proper administration of CPR and improve patient outcomes.

The HeartSine Samaritan PAD with CPR Advisor Model 500P and uses a patented Impedance Cardiogram (ICG) to assess how good the CPR really is. For instance are the compressions hard enough and fast enough?

Since the blood volume is related to how fast the compressions are applied, as well as to how hard they are applies, the PAD can guide you on both. For example ‘push faster, good compressions’ means that the compressions are too slow, but the pressure is good. Likewise, ‘push harder’ means that more pressure is needed before concerning yourself with the speed.

As CPR is so important, it is recommended you take a short training course in CPR.