That’ s where an AED becomes crucial. Combined with CPR, an AED will attempt to restart the heart to help keep oxygen flowing to vital organs until professional help is available.
Australians logged more than 15.3 million caravan and camping trips in 2023 alone, with many of those nights spent in regional or remote areas. That’ s a lot of adventurers in places where every second counts.
THREE MYTHS BUSTED
There are some misconceptions that prevent people from packing an AED in their travelling kit. These are the top three AED‘ myths’:
MYTH 1: AEDs are too complicated
False. AEDs are designed for anyone to use. Just turn it on and it will tell you what to do. With clear, step-by-step voice instructions, they guide you through the entire process, from attaching the pads to delivering a shock. Just turn it on and follow the prompts.
Out here, help is a long way away...
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