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Make defibs accessible 24/7 to help increase survival rates across the UK, say national resus experts
Restart A Heart 2023 is focusing on equal access to defibrillators. RCUK and partners, are urging everyone looking after one – such as those in charge of pubs, sports clubs, community centres, churches and village halls – to make it accessible to the public 24/7, to give a person suffering a cardiac arrest the best chance of survival.
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Case Study: Simon - "It took a team to save my life"
Simon was 53 and helping coach his son’s U17 football team. As it was the festive season, the lads wanted a fun game with the coaches joining . Whilst playing, Simon felt a little dizzy and couldn’t catch his breath. He put his hands on his knees and that was it...
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Case Study: Susan - "CPR training helped save my husband’s life"
In May 2022, 24 hours before a flight to Italy, Susan’s husband, John, had a Sudden Cardiac Arrest. On that fateful day, both Susan and her daughter, Kendall were at home. They heard a strange noise coming from downstairs - a cross between a snore and a gurgle.
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Professor Gavin Perkins, Vice President of Resuscitation Council UK responds to new CellAED personal defibrillator technology
Professor Gavin Perkins, Vice President of Resuscitation Council UK responds to new CellAED personal defibrillator technology.
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