Automated External Defibrillators

WHY IS COMMUNITY ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION IMPORTANT?
In the event of a cardiac arrest defibrillation must be delivered without delay. With every minute that passes without defibrillation in the event of sudden cardiac arrest, the patient's chance of survival decreases by approximately 10%. Community Access Defibrillation is the solution to access defibrillation in a timely fashion for communities that are further from help.

HOW DOES COMMUNITY ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION WORK?
Community Access Defibrillation involes installing community AEDs in notable places throughout the community. The AEDs are installed in cabinets with signage to ensure they are noticeable. Our community AEDs have a padlock with the CODE clearly written on the cabinet for security purposes.

WHO ACCESSES THE AED FOR COMMUNITY ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION?
Access of the community defibrillator is the responsibility of the community. If you are faced with a sudden cardiac arrest we recommend having a plan already in place for a neighbour or someone close by to be able to access the AED and come to your assistance.

WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT, CPR OR DEFIBRILLATION?
CPR and defibrillation are both extremely important to positive outcomes in a sudden cardiac arrest. If you are on your own with no-one to access the AED we recommend discussing this with the '000' call taker whilst continuing CPR.