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HSE Annual Report Analysis
Every year, The Heath and Safety Executive releases its annual report, containing a summary of the year’s statistics. The source of all the information you’re about to read is the HSE’s website (www.hse.gov.uk) Key figures for Great Britain (2017/18) 1.4…
Philips recall 660,000 faulty defibrillators
A safety warning has been issued by The Health Products Regulatory Authority (Ireland) and Philips has had to recall over half a million AEDs over a possible fault. Defibrillator such as the HeartStart FRx and HeartStart HS1, manufactured by Philips…
Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and how to combat it
Every year more than seven million people globally suffer from a Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) with no warning. More worryingly, only 5-10% of them survive it. SCA is when the heart enters a distorted rhythm. It usually results from a disturbance…
Cough Cough *Fake News* Cough CPR
The phrase ‘fake news’ is thrown around a lot lately. We know that so-called ‘fake news’ is annoying and misleading, but it’s apparent that the story we’re about to cover may end up costing lives! Make no mistake – the…
Anaphylaxis – The Facts
Anaphylaxis is as serious as it gets with allergies. We answer some of the questions often asked about this potentially fatal condition. What is it? Anaphylaxis (Pronounced an-a-fi-LAK-sis) is a serious allergic response that often involves swelling, hives, lowered blood…
Support World Restart-A-Heart Day
On October 16th, it’s World Restart-A-Heart Day. To celebrate, we have an incredible defibrillator offer lasting until the end of October 2018. Here’s what you need to know: With every HeartSine defibrillator, we’ll be upgrading your package for free!
EpiPen® shortage is nuts!
A life-saving device which helps to counter anaphylaxis is running out of stock in the UK. Owners are being told not to throw out their out-of-date devices because they may not be able to get their hands on new ones…
Intu into saving lives!
After receiving its own defibrillators (AED), Dudley-based shopping centre intu Merry Hill has announced it is embarking on a mission to help save lives in its local area. The team has committed to training over 2,500 residents on how to…
Taxi drivers hail new defibs
Imagine how effective a fleet of over 21,000 defibrillators constantly roving London’s streets would be, in the tragic but likely scenario that one was needed. Something that would surely, make a huge step towards successfully using an AED within the…
Virtual reality makes vertical a reality
Working at height isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. In fact, for the estimated 1 in 5 people that suffer from acrophobia (a fear of heights), it’s probably rather ‘low’ on their to-do lists! However, there has recently been lots of…