Ever wondered how those life-saving defibrillator devices actually work? Or maybe you need a refresher on properly using and maintaining one? This category pulls back the curtain with straightforward guides and instructions. From understanding the technology to step-by-step advice, it’s your one-stop shop for all the “hows” around defibrillators.
As a crucial life-saving device, defibrillators have gained increasing attention in recent years. From Bunnings, Woolies, to your local gym they are popping up everywhere. At DDI Safety, we believe that understanding how defibrillators work is essential for everyone. We want to help you understand how these devices affect the heart. In this article, we’ll…
Let’s be realistic here – when your heart has stopped beating, a little burn mark is the least of your concerns. But since you asked, yeah, defibrillators can sometimes leave a red mark or minor burn on your chest area. It’s an unfortunate side effect of the life-saving process. Here’s an example from one I…
Umm, you want to save Fido? I Get it. While we don’t typically deal with this kind of thing at DDI Safety, since you’ve asked, we’ll give you the run down. Believe it or not, there has been some research done on using human defibrillators (AEDs) on our four-legged friends. A recent study (link to…
G’day folks! Today we’re tackling a rather unique question that one of our customers raised – can you use a defibrillator on someone with nipple piercings? It’s not something that probably crosses your mind often, but it’s an important consideration when every second counts in a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. The short answer is yes,…
Today, we’re diving into some of the most common questions people have googled about using defibrillators. People often ask Can you use a defibrillator on a… conscious person/ someone with no heartbeat/ with a pacemaker/ with no pulse. We’ll answer in a way that’s easy to understand, and help you get confident in handling an…
A lot of people consider buying a defibrillator for personal use, but then wonder – can I actually use this life-saving device on myself if needed? It’s an understandable question. After all, sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most time-critical emergencies, and having access to a defibrillator nearby could potentially be the difference between…
When it comes to sudden cardiac arrest situations, every second counts – and that’s true whether the person in distress is pregnant or not. The hard truth is, if you don’t act fast with CPR and defibrillation, the chances of survival plummet rapidly for both mother and baby. So can you use a defibrillator on…
When someone’s heart suddenly stops working properly, you may have seen a Defibrillator (AED) get deployed to help. These portable devices can analyze the heart’s rhythm and deliver a controlled electric shock if needed. It makes you wonder. Do Defibrillators and Pacemakers do the same thing? Absolutely not! Defibrillators and pacemakers are two totally separate…
When your heart stops pumping and every second counts, a little jolt of electricity is a small price to pay for saving your life. But the question on many people’s minds is – do defibrillators actually hurt? The simple answer? Not really, at least not in the moment. When a defibrillator is used during a…
We’ve all seen those intense emergency scenes on TV – someone’s heart stops, and you hear the crack of a defibrillator and see the body jump. (This scene from ER is dreadful) It makes you wonder – can using an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a workplace or home setting actually hurt or damage the…