Defibrillators For Sporting Clubs

Physical activity, especially high exercise, tends to manifest heart disease. This makes the risk of cardiac arrest particularly high during sports. Studies show that 90% of sudden cardiac arrests in young athletes occur during or immediately after exercise.

This runs against the popular belief that anyone who is young with an active lifestyle is exempt from such a health condition. In fact, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs three times more often in athletes than non-athletes.

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 places like sporting clubs to have portable defibrillators or AEDs (automated external defibrillators) always on the ready.

Bystander action involving quick administration of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) 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 anywhere in the sports facility.

Our AEDs are user-friendly, durable, and have a high IP rating which means it can withstand exposure to dust, elements, and rough handling — ideal for busy environments like sporting clubs. We also offer defibrillator accessories like AED containers so you could bring your AED with you safely in the field or wherever you go.

Regular exercise has the ability to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases. However, it can happen to anyone regardless of age and fitness level, and often when it is least expected. While CPR is an essential skill that will come in handy in cases such as a SCA, it simply isn’t enough.

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 there is no legal mandate requiring fitness centres, health clubs, gyms, and sporting clubs to have AEDs, we at Integrity Health & Safety couldn’t recommend enough securing defibrillators in sporting clubs throughout Australia. Having one is a major step towards preparing your facility to respond to cases of sudden cardiac arrest for athletes, patrons, and employees.

The following are defib accessories schools should always have on hand:

This Zoll AED 3-Fully Automatic Defibrillator is ideal for sporting clubs and people engaging in physical, competitive, and recreational activities.

Below are its features:

For more information on which defibrillator would be right for your sports facility, 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.