AED – Automated External Defibrillators

Does your business have a AED (Automated External Defibrillator)? Have you connected it to the circuit? Connect it to the the Circuit is National Defibrillator Network campaign- The Circuit allows for emergency services and the public to called access to an AED. An AED can save a life, but if you are unsure how and why read on..

 

In the UK there are over 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) a year. The survival rate is low – just 1 in 10 people in the UK survive an OHCA and that is where your AED will help, by connecting your AED to the Circuit it will allows someone to call 999 and gain access to your AED. When someone is in cardiac arrest their heart is in VF (ventricular fibrillation) and by connecting the AED to the chest, it will stop the heart for a milisecond and the heart will hopefully be ‘reset’ so that it is pumping blood to the vital organs effectively.

 

Key things to remember:

    • DRABC (Danger, Response, Airway, Breathing, CPR)

    • Conduct a Scene Survey, Always check the area is safe, are you safe? If the answer is no, then do not approach.

    • Call 999 immediately, use Whatthreewords app as this pin points your location very accurately.

    • When placing the AED, always remove outer clothing and anything that is in the way of the where the pads are going to go.

    • Start CPR straight away whilst waiting for the AED, do not start CPR and leave the casualty, always call for help.

Where do I place the pads, how do I turn on the AED, Don’t Panic!!

  • Turn on the AED – It will tell you everything that you need to do!

 

To learn more about these the the Circuit and OHCA:

 
 

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Grant Simlet

Your Trainer – Grant Simleit

Grant is the passionate and approachable Lead trainer and Director of Smile First Aid Training. With a wealth of experience in delivery First Aid Training. Grant is dedicated to making first aid training accessible and impactful for everyone. His commitment stems from a profound belief that confidence in an emergency can make all the difference.

Qualifications & Experience:

    • NUCO/First Aid Awards First Aid Instructor
    • Dental Hygienist 
    • Level 3 Award in Education and Training
    • Over 5 years of experience delivering first aid training to diverse industries.

​​Grant’s teaching style is renowned for being relaxed, friendly, and highly effective. He combines professional standards with a fun centred approach, ensuring that training is not only memorable but also directly applicable to real life situations. His expertise covers a comprehensive range of first aid disciplines, including Emergency First Aid at Work, First Aid at Work, Paediatric First Aid, CPR & AED Training, and Dental BLS courses for dental care professionals.

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