Author Archives: Rebecca Henry-Brown
Should All UK Schools Have Defibrillators?
We don’t often bring up political news but we’re making exceptions here as long overdue changes could be ahead for schools after the education secretary, Gavin Williamson recently met with campaigners calling for it to be mandatory that all UK schools have an AED on their premises. It’s completely understandable why this campaign exists too […]
Read More10 Reasons why a business requires an AED
At Martek Lifecare, we are on a mission to make sure that our Lifeline AEDs are widely available and ready to save lives anywhere, at any time throughout the UK. As a result of collective efforts to raise awareness of SCA, slowly but surely, more communities are seeing defibrillators pop up in public places. Many […]
Read MoreHow to Save a Life Using CPR
For over half a century, CPR has been the go-to method used to revive a person who is not breathing by members of the public and medical professionals alike. In this simple step by step guide, we’ll walk you through the basics of CPR and share a little more about why everyone should know how […]
Read MoreShould I keep an AED at home?
The lifesaving abilities of AEDs are rapidly becoming more well-known – so much so that more people are considering purchasing one to use in their homes. Most of us are familiar with seeing defibrillators in public places – but should you keep an AED at home, just in case? Are defibrillators suitable for a home […]
Read MoreHow to Check & Test your AED battery
AEDs are only as efficient as the batteries that power them. Just like any other piece of life-saving equipment, such as a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide monitor, it’s essential to make sure that your AED is always fully operational and ready for use, keeping it in good working order in case you need to […]
Read MoreMartek Lifecare at The Health & Safety Event 2022
We are delighted to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming Health and Safety Event in April this year – an unmissable opportunity for health and safety professionals to come together and share knowledge and innovative new products and initiatives designed to make every aspect of modern life safer. At The Health and […]
Read MoreCan I be held liable for using an AED?
One concern many members of the public have surrounding the use of AEDs is the possibility of being blamed if something goes wrong. It’s a completely valid thought for many members of the public who don’t feel fully confident using a medical device and rarely find themselves in stressful emergency situations with the opportunity to […]
Read MoreWhat is the difference between a heart attack and an SCA?
Often used interchangeably, the terms ‘heart attack’ and ‘sudden cardiac arrest’ are often misconstrued as the same thing. But medically speaking these are two completely different events – and it’s important to understand the difference, especially when discussing the use of an AED. Both heart attacks and SCAs are serious medical emergencies – if you […]
Read MoreDefibrillator Restores Life
Although we often speak about the benefits of defibrillators here at Martek Lifecare, sometimes it’s easy to forget the real-world impact of defibrillators and the individual stories and experiences of the people whose lives they save. Fortunately, most defibrillators will rarely be used regularly, if at throughout their lifetimes – but as an insurance and […]
Read MoreLove Your Heart
Heart disease affects more than 17 million people worldwide – and cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally. With the incidence of heart disease rising, medics have identified a link between modern lifestyles and increasing instances of heart disease. The good news is that heart disease and its potentially life-threatening impact can be […]
Read MoreAre AEDS Safe to use on Children & Infants
One of the wonderful things about AEDs is their safety and efficiency across multiple age groups – including children and infants. Here we take a look at some of the facts about using AEDs on children, along with some considerations you should make when using an AED on a young person or infant. SCA can […]
Read MoreHow Defibrillators Work – a Complete Guide
The life-saving capabilities of defibrillators are truly remarkable. The chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest without intervention is just 1 in 10, yet if a defibrillator is used within the first 3-5 minutes of SCA occurring the likelihood of survival increases to an astonishing 50-70%! European data shows that around 60,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur […]
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