By investing in a defibrillator, you have made a decision that could ultimately save lives. For your device to be promptly located and retrieved in an emergency, it must be visible.
Defibrillator Exposure
Avoid your defibrillator going unnoticed by considering the following steps:
- Training – People who frequently walk past your defibrillator are most likely to use it in an emergency, training helps to prepare for this.
- Wall Signs – For boosted visibility and to ensure your device is not mistaken for anything other than a life-saving defibrillator, a wall sign will help it to further stand out.
- Location – Where you house your defibrillator is important. It should be central and ideally no more than a 3-minute round trip away from anywhere on the premises.
Following a cardiac arrest, the victim’s chance of survival decreases by approximately 10% for every minute that passes without treatment. A defibrillator that stands out is likely to be noticed and retrieved promptly in an emergency, ensuring immediate treatment is provided increasing the victim’s chance of survival.
Safely Stored
It is important to keep your defibrillator safe whilst ensuring it is not hidden. Cabinets ensure your device stays protected and visible. There are two types of cabinets to consider, indoor cabinets and outdoor cabinets, with the optional extras of strobe lights and alarms to alert of an emergency, encouraging assistance from people nearby.
Wall mounts and brackets are a simple solution to store your defibrillator keeping it visible and accessible within a secure, indoor environment such as an office.
Share the Secret
A life-saving investment is definitely not a secret that should be kept. Let us know how you make the presence of your defibrillator known. Send your pictures to us on Twitter @defibshop to feature in our gallery.
Our Around the World in 80 defibs image gallery indicates the various different ways to bring a defibrillator to people’s attention. Highlighting the presence of your defibrillator is made simple with the range of signage and storage solutions we have to offer.
defibshop are committed to equipping everyone with the skills and knowledge to save a life. Speak to one of our Product Specialists on 0161 776 7422 or fill out our Contact Form.
Image by Anemone123 from Pixabay.
