HeartSine Samaritan Defibrillator Waterproof Bundle

One of the most frequent questions we get asked by our clients is if defibrillators are durable enough to be used in a full range of conditions, for example, are they safe to use in outdoor environments? Some defibrillators and defibrillator packs have been specially designed so that they’re highly durable and weatherproof.
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Back to School: Is your First Aid Kit Ready?

After a fun and relaxing break, school is finally back for kids across Australia. With students out on the playground again, there’s also the chance of accidents happening. For this reason, it’s very important to make sure your first aid kit is up to date with everything needed to manage the most common injuries that tend to happen at schools.
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The defibrillator accessories you should invest in

If you already have a defibrillator or you’re considering purchasing one, there are a few important defib accessories that are also needed. The experts at First Aid Accident & Emergency have put together a quick summary outlining some of the most important defib accessories you should invest in.
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Defibrillator Saves Yellow Wiggle

Greg Page (more commonly known as the original Yellow Wiggle) had his life saved over the weekend thanks to a public access defibrillator and some quick-thinking bystanders. This incident further highlights the unpredictability of cardiac arrest and the importance of portable defibrillators when it comes to survival.
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First Aid in the Workplace: Be Prepared for an Emergency

Whatever industry you work in, there will always be some chance of injury or illness striking you or one of your colleagues. The team at FAAE have created a summary outlining some of the most common workplace injuries, along with what first aid equipment your workplace should have readily available.
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Children & Defibrillators: What You Need to Consider

A question that we often ask is whether defibrillators are safe to use on children. Most modern defibrillators have been designed so that they can be safely used on children—many defib manufacturers also provide smaller electrode pads and batteries which are specifically designed to suit children and infants.
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Why CPR training is so important

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (more commonly known as CPR) is an essential skill to have. When you’ve been trained in CPR, you could potentially save the life of a family member, colleague or even a stranger. Read our latest blog to learn all about the importance of CPR.
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What are the different types of defibrillators?

Over the years, there have been many different defibrillator models introduced to the market in Australia and internationally. The team here at First Aid Accident & Emergency are defibrillator experts and we want to share our expertise with you—this is why we’ve created a summary of the different types of defibrillators.
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