Every second counts when a heart stops. Around the world, communities are making AEDs more accessible, saving lives one shock at a time. In this edition, we explore global AED trends, share how First Aid Responders is empowering individuals and organisations with life-saving skills, and show you how you can make a difference in your community.
1️⃣ Global First Aid News: AEDs Making Headlines
📍 Schools and Public Safety Initiatives
- Communities around the world are increasing access to life‑saving AEDs. For example, Richmond schools in Canada have installed AEDs and naloxone kits across nearly all secondary campuses a major step toward safer school environments.
📍 Cardiac Emergency Planning at Airports
The American Heart Association is rolling out comprehensive cardiac emergency response plans, including AED training at major travel hubs like Indianapolis International Airport, protecting over 10.5 million passengers each year.
✈️ Onboard AED Advocacy
Experts are calling for AEDs on every commercial aircraft, showing that survival rates during in‑flight cardiac arrest could rise dramatically when defibrillators are available, from around 6% to potentially over 70% with immediate use.
📍 Innovation in Response
Some regions are leveraging drones to deliver defibrillators faster than ambulances, offering a promising model for rural and hard‑to‑reach areas.
🫁 Why it Matters: Studies consistently show that immediate defibrillation and CPR significantly improve survival outcomes in sudden cardiac arrest, sometimes boosting chances of survival up to 70% when used within minutes.
2️⃣ What We’re Doing
At First Aid Responders, we are aligning with these global lifesaving movements:
✔️ Enhanced AED Training All our CPR/First Aid courses now include practice with AED units, helping both professionals and everyday people gain confidence and competence.
✔️ Community Outreach Programs We’re expanding sessions that educate communities about where AEDs are located and how to use them effectively because awareness saves lives.
✔️ Corporate Safety Solutions We now offer tailored AED placement and training plans for workplaces ensuring teams are prepared, equipped, and confident to act in cardiac emergencies.
3️⃣ Why AEDs Matter to Your Network
❤️ Every Second Counts: Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere at work, school, airports, or in transit. With no warning, the victim’s chance of survival decreases every minute without defibrillation. Early AED use together with CPR can literally double or triple survival chances.
📍 Taking Action Together: Whether you’re a business leader, HR professional, safety officer, or everyday professional on LinkedIn consider this:
- Do you know where your nearest AED is?
- Is your workplace equipped and staff trained to use it?
- Have you undertaken AED training in the last year?
Invest in safety. Empower your teams. Book an AED‑inclusive first aid training with us, and help transform bystanders into lifesavers.