Defibrillators For Households

If you live in Australia, chances are you know at least one person who has had a heart attack. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, accounting for nearly one in four deaths. In fact, according to the latest data by Heart Research Australia, each day 55 Australians suffer from a sudden cardiac arrest — and only 8% make it out alive.

For households with members with cardiovascular comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, kidney problems, obesity, etc, every second counts if and when they fall into a sudden cardiac arrest. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) combined with early defibrillation is the most effective way to revive someone who has gone into cardiac arrest. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, the person’s chances of survival decrease by 10 percent. After 10 minutes, their chances of survival are pretty much zero. So, if you have a family member or friend who is at risk for cardiac arrest, it’s important to have a defibrillator at your disposal.

In general, sudden cardiac arrests that happen outside of hospitals only have a 12% survival rate, accounting for approximaely 22,000 annual deaths in Australia. That is why it is crucial for personal trainers and gyms to have portable defibrillators or AEDs (automated external defibrillators) always on the ready.

Bystander action involving quick administration of CPR within 3-5 minutes after collapse, coupled with the use of an AED, vastly increases the chance of survival for the affected individual — from 6% up to 74%.

As a leading provider of defibrillators in the country, Integrity Health & Safety has a broad range of products perfect for handling emergencies that can happen at home any time.

Our AEDs are user-friendly, durable, and have a high IP rating which means it can withstand exposure to dust, elements, and rough handling. We also offer defibrillator accessories like AED containers so you could bring your AED with you safely on family holidays or wherever you go.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia, so it’s important to be prepared in case someone in your home goes into cardiac arrest. Although CPR is an essential skill that will come in handy in cases such as a SCA, it simply isn’t enough. It definitely can buy time until advanced life support can be provided, but it will not restart the heart on its own. And when you do call the paramedics, it may already be too late by the time they arrive.

An AED (defibrillator) is a life-saving device that shocks a heart to restore its function and resume normal rhythm. The use of an AED and bystander knowledge of CPR is the most effective strategy for lowering rates of sudden cardiac death during sport.

While no one likes to think about going into cardiac arrest, it is important to be prepared for anything. Having a defibrillator in your home could mean the difference between life and death for someone you love.

We at Integrity Health & Safety strongly recommend everyone to have a defibrillator always on the ready at your house. If you or someone in your family is at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, don’t wait — be prepared by purchasing a defibrillator for your home today. It could save not just your life, but that of your parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, your kids, and everyone close to your heart.

The following are defib accessories every household should always have on hand:

The LIFEPAK CR2 Fully Automatic Defibrillator is ideal for your home where elderly and young members of the family who are prone to sudden cardiac arrests could be present:

Below are its features:

For more information on which defibrillator would be best for your family and yourself, don’t hesitate to touch base with the team of specialists at Integrity Health & Safety today.

Integrity Health & Safety offers a range of public and private training programs including first aid, CPR and more.

At Integrity Health & Safety, a Supply Nation certified Indigenous owned business, we strive to be an ethical, sustainable and socially responsible company that provides our clients with leading WH&S products and services while leveraging these relationships to support and improve Indigenous health care capability.

Using our many years’ experience as Paramedics and Healthcare workers, we are able to advise on best practice for defibrillators as part of your home, community or workplace first aid kit preparedness and help to empower your staff to feel confident to act in an emergency.