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WHAT IS PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATION (PAD)?
PAD programs make early defibrillation available; they are easy to use, even for users with minimal training. We have available the technology to save more lives, and the technology is affordable. St John Ambulance aim to get this technology to the Australian public who need it, and in time to make a difference. St John Ambulance Australia believes PAD programs have the potential to strengthen the greatest advancement in the treatment of out-of hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). This is achievable by placing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in locations where large numbers of Australians gather.
St John Ambulance aims to promote the importance of resuscitation training and make PAD possible. The advancement of early defibrillation, used in the initial treatment of SCA, complements the existing Emergency Medical Services.
Project HeartStart Australia Public Access Defibrillator Locations on GoogleTM Maps Australia:
You can also download our St John Resuscitate app here for only $2.99 to access public defibrillator sites on your phone
Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Frequently Asked Questions
Purchase a defibrillator for home or work through our online shop or call 1300 360 455.
WHY CAN’T WE WAIT UNTIL THE AMBULANCE ARRIVES?
Defibrillation is most effective when carried out within three minutes of a SCA; its effectiveness diminishes by 10 percent for every minute that passes before defibrillation. Good CPR helps to prolong the time during which effective defibrillation can be achieved.
Defibrillation compliments the Chain of Survival of SCA.
WHAT IS THE CHAIN OF SURVIVAL?
The Chain of Survival is described as:
- Early access
- Early Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Early defibrillation
- Early advanced life support
These are essential components or links in the Chain of Survival, they are a series of actions designed to reduce the mortality associated with SCA. Since 1992, the Chain of Survival has been widely promoted and has become the underlying concept for the treatment of out-of-hospital SCA in many Emergency Medical Services. 2
HOW CAN I IMPLEMENT AN AED IN MY ORGANISATION/COMMUNITY?
We invite you to contact St John Ambulance Australia 1300 360 455 if you have any questions or would like a Risk Assessment attended, and help save lives in your community or workplace.
The PAD model is very easy to implement and enables organisations, businesses and community groups to provide the help that victims of SCA need to survive.
The model is based on three key areas:
1. First Aid Training (specific to cardiac arrest)
2. Direct links to the Emergency Medical Services.
3. Ongoing clinical and training support from St John Ambulance Australia
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