2021 in Review

The current survivability of a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital in Australia is less than 9%. When CPR and defibrillation are provided to a patient in cardiac arrest, their chance of survival will be increased to more than 60% to 70%.

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED or defibrillator) is a medical device that has been manufactured to be used by the public (without formal training) in cardiac arrest events and to be used in conjunction with CPR (administered by a bystander). CPR and defibrillation work hand in hand to keep the person alive. The defibrillator’s main role is to restart the heart by administering a shock. The key benefits of a defibrillator include: • They are safe to use. • They are unable to be misused – they only provide a shock if the person requires it. • Defibrillators provide support for doing CPR - with features such as voice prompts, timing 2-minute cycles of CPR, and in some cases CPR feedback - to guide the user and maximise chest compressions. • Defibrillators are safe to use on all ages from 12 months+ and come with universal pads or separate pads for use on adults and children. • You are keeping the person alive! • Defibrillators help provide assistance as a “Good

Samaritan” – under all State and Territory laws, you are unable to be sued for rendering basic first aid. In partnership with the Australian Childcare Alliance, the Michael Hughes Foundation is providing a range of educational and support materials to increase the knowledge and confidence levels of the early learning sector. We are here to provide support, discuss and overcome any fears and barriers that may be present, and provide expert advice on maintaining and enhancing existing equipment and processes. We are further enhancing our support by providing access to the tools that you will need to be the difference to save a life with ACA group pricing and discounts for a range of defibrillator packages. We are here to help! Please reach out to Julie Hughes, Executive Director, julie@mhf.life, or 0432 696 510 for general advice, any specific questions or concerns, and for a quotation.

Resource: https://www.mhf.life/michaels-story/ Download A Guide to Defibrillators: https://www.mhf.life/product/guidetodefibrillators/

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