October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, making Shocktober the perfect time to put cardiac safety front of mind and ensure your workplace, organisation and community are prepared for a cardiac emergency.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively around the body. It can happen unexpectedly, to anyone, anywhere and at any time. Without immediate action, the chance of survival decreases rapidly.

When someone is unresponsive and not breathing normally, every second counts.

Early CPR helps maintain blood flow to the brain and vital organs, while early defibrillation can provide the best opportunity to restore a normal heart rhythm.

This Shocktober, take the opportunity to review your cardiac emergency preparedness. Make sure your team knows CPR, knows where the nearest AED is located, and understands how to use it.

At First Aid Accident & Emergency, we provide practical CPR and first aid training along with a comprehensive range of AEDs and defibrillator solutions for Australian workplaces, organisations and communities.