TOGETHER FOR LIFE-SAVING IMPACT

Defib Machines is proud to collaborate with Sudden Cardiac Arrest UK, a leading charity dedicated to supporting those affected by cardiac arrest. This partnership brings together our expertise in providing defibrillators and ongoing service with their commitment to awareness, education, and peer support.

By working together, we're making sure that more workplaces, communities, and individuals not only have access to defibrillators but also the knowledge and confidence to use them when it matters most. This collaboration reflects our shared mission: to save lives and provide ongoing support for those impacted by sudden cardiac arrest.

COMMON CAUSES

Cardiac causes (heart-related issues)
Lack of oxygen / asphyxiation
Electrocution
Use of drugs
Trauma or poisoning
Natural end of life

In hospital vs. out of hospital

Events are often described as occurring either in hospital or out of hospital. Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests rely on bystanders to be first on scene, making public access to AEDs and trained responders critical.

WHAT CAN TRIGGER AN SCA?

Heavy alcohol consumption or binge drinking
Strenuous physical exertion without regular exercise
Recreational drugs (e.g., cocaine, amphetamines, marijuana)
Excess caffeine intake, especially for non-regular coffee drinkers
Severe emotional stress
Influenza (flu) infection in the prior month

WHO IS AT HIGHER RISK?

Heart problems: CAD, arrhythmias (e.g., atrial fibrillation/long QT), structural heart disease
Age: risk increases with age
Sex: higher incidence in men overall
Race & ethnicity: some groups have higher risk
Family history: inherited electrical/conduction disorders
Other medical conditions: diabetes, electrolyte imbalance, respiratory arrest, certain medications