Congratulations to the Maitland District Netball Association on successfully applying for and receiving one of the many Office of Sport NSW funding grants to equip their club with a defibrillator package from the Defibshop! Club members came together one evening in May to be taken through Sudden Cardiac Arrest and how to use their defibrillator should… Read More »
Only 10% of people survive a cardiac arrest so…C’mon Australia, Let’s Save Lives! For more information visit: http://www.utas.edu.au/shockverdict The three steps to help save a life: Call 000 – Start chest compressions – Use an AED This video aims to encourage untrained members of the public to participate in resuscitation in out of hospital cardiac arrest… Read More »
To remove the battery cover, insert a small tool (e.g., flat head screw driver or coin) into the two slots on the rear of the unit to depress the latches, then insert the tool into the groove on the bottom to lift the cover Remove all batteries at once and dispose of batteries properly Place… Read More »
West End Community Fund has announced more grants for community groups. The current round is open, and you may be eligible to apply for funding for your community, community group or other organisation.The guidelines including application details can be found at the following link:https://www.westenddraught.com.au/community-aid/wecf/Note: The Defibshop places this information on here to assist you. We have nothing… Read More »
Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere at any time – even at an auction to buy your new home!! Nick Johnstone Real Estate auctions are the safest to be at following the purchase of a defibrillator recently from the Defibshop after a Sudden Cardiac arrest occurred at an auction. The patient, Mr Friedman… Read More »
ZOLL AED At a Glance Videos: How to turn it on and apply electrodes Deliver a Shock – Fully Auto vs Semi Auto: Performing CPR with CPR REAL Help: Changing Pads and Batteries: Follow this below link for more ZOLL AED Plus Training Videos: https://bit.ly/2YWU3rt
One of many wonderful survival stories! Take a look at this wonderful video put together by Take Heart Australia! Cassandra survived her Sudden Cardiac Arrest at the beach in 2012 thanks to the fantastic efforts of those around her…. “It is a great story about how really good solid effective chest compressions can save a… Read More »
The Here for Hearts program, proudly supported by the partnership between Westfund Health and the Defibshop, was launched this week on the Sunshine Coast. The launch, held at the Maroochydore branch of Westfund Health, coincided with the first anniversary since the branch opened. A great local crowd was in attendance at the branch and were… Read More »
Your Defibshop is so excited to announce our awesome partnership with Westfund Health to bring to you the ‘Here for Hearts’ community defibrillator program. Launched recently at Bathurst, Maroochydore, Orange, Dubbo and Wollongong, the ‘Here for Hearts’ program provides access for community groups such as sporting clubs and schools to apply for assistance to purchase a… Read More »
Real CPR Help ZOLL was the first to introduce technology to help improve CPR performance in 2002. ZOLL calls this technology Real CPR Help®. This gives rescuer the best real-time feedback to optimize the patient’s opportunity for a return to spontaneous circulation. With ZOLL products, all rescuers will get the following feedback and prompting for… Read More »