Caravan Defibrillator

Should I Carry a Defibrillator in My Caravan?

Are you getting the family ready to go on a camping adventure or gathering your mates for an epic road trip this Spring? If you’re planning on taking the caravan, do you have everything you need to ensure you are prepared for an off-the-grid emergency?
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Defibrillators on the Golf Course

Did you know that data suggests the golf course is one of the most common places for cardiac arrest to occur? All golf clubs should implement easily accessible portable defibrillators throughout their public grounds and ensure that their staff are comfortable and familiar with their use.
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Woman Accessing Defibrillator in a public place

Where Should I Place A Defibrillator?

While there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution as to where you should place your defibrillator, there are some guidelines you should follow when choosing a location. Be sure to choose a location where the defibrillator will be easy to see and where it will be easily accessible.
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First Aid dummy with defibrillator on in training

Which Defibrillators Are The Best Of The Best?

With defibrillators playing such a vital role in emergency situations, it’s important that you choose the best defib for your particular needs, location and budget. Let’s take a look at some of the best defibrillators available on the market, so you can be sure that you make the right purchase.
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First Aid Accident and Emergency at the St John's Crisis Centre

St John’s Crisis Centre

First Aid Accident & Emergency have teamed up with St John’s Crisis Centre by providing free first aid training, defibrillator training and first aid equipment. “As a 100% local first aid organisation, we felt compelled to help the team at St John’s”- Scott Whimpey, director of FAAE said, “locals supporting locals”.
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Coles to Have Defibs in All Supermarkets

Coles has collaborated with The Heart Foundation in a move to have defibrillators installed in all of their supermarkets & distribution centres. In conjunction, a minimum of five employees at each location will also be trained to be able to use a defib to assist anyone who suffers a cardiac arrest.
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AED Defibrillator Wall Sign

Defibrillator FAQs: Your Most Common Questions Answered

Defibrillators n Gold Coast have become much more commonplace in our day-to-day lives. As well as being carried by medical teams they are now found in a variety of other places from sports clubs to shopping centres. Let’s take a look at some of the most FAQs that we are asked about defibrillators.
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