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E.G. LEWIS GROUP COMMIT TO AED

28 SEPTEMBER 2018 16:40

E.G. Lewis Group are proud to announce that we have committed to providing automated external defibrillators (AED) across the business, including our headquarters in Llandarcy, Neath.

An AED is a device used to administer an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart. Built-in computers assess the patient's heart rhythm, judge whether defibrillation is needed, and then administer a shock if needed. Audible and/or visual prompts guide the user through the process.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a major public health problem and affects an estimated 500,000 people every year. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone, so it is extremely important to be prepared to respond quickly to sudden cardiac arrest. Having an accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) used to quickly deliver a life-saving shock often means the difference between life and death. When a victim experiences sudden cardiac arrest, with a shockable rhythm, every minute counts; every minute a victim goes without defibrillation, the chances for survival decrease by 7%-10%. But having an AED installed within all of our locations will allow on-site trained responders, or nearby emergency responders, deliver potentially life-saving defibrillation therapy quickly and effectively.