A Public Defibrillator In A Kiosk In A British Street For Use By Anyone In A Cardiac Arrest Emergency Editorial Photo

DEFIBRILLATORS are vital, potentially lifesaving pieces of equipment that can typically be found in town centres and communities.Many like this one can be found across Southampton, and according to The National Defibrillator Database, there are seven defibrillators along Above Bar Street alone. In the U.K. if you believe a person has suffered a sudden cardiac arrest SCA and is unresponsive and not breathing, immediately ring either 999 or 112 and ask for the ambulance service. They will advise you on what action to take and either inform you where your nearest defibrillator is located or ask if you have a defibrillator. The operator will remain on the line and ask you a series of questions which should only take you a few moments and advise you on what steps to take to assist in emergency.