There are roughly 60,000 cardiac arrests in the UK every year.
Where appropriate, early defibrillation is the key to an increased chance of survival.
For every minute it takes for an AED (automated external defibrillator) to arrive and deliver a shock, the chances of survival reduce by roughly 10%.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will help to maintain a shockable rhythm until an AED arrives.
Make sure you can answer the following questions:
Does your club / school have access to an a AED?
Do you know where it is located?
Do you know how to access it?
Do you know how to use it?