Keith Sleightholm

Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly stops pumping blood around the body. Without immediate intervention, it can lead to death within minutes. Knowing how to recognise cardiac arrest and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can…

  Basic Life Support (BLS) refers to the techniques used to keep someone alive in an emergency until professional medical help arrives. This includes providing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), rescue breaths, and chest compressions for individuals who are unresponsive and not…

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are now a common sight in public spaces, workplaces, and schools, playing a crucial role in saving lives during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents. But how did these lifesaving devices come to be? The story of…