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# [In a cardiac arrest emergency, every second counts.](https://www.w-p.co.uk/blog/defib)

 Written by [Wightman & Parrish](https://www.w-p.co.uk/blog/author/wightman-parrish) | 1 Jan 2022

** In a cardiac arrest emergency, every second counts.**

The[ Mediana A16 AED](https://store.w-p.co.uk/products/109409_Mediana-A16-HeartOn-Fully-Automatic-defibrillator-with-Adult-Paediatric-Pads) (Automated external defibrillator) incorporate time-saving features optimised to deliver life-saving shocks as quickly as possible in an emergency. On average, 30,000 people per year suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Because on average it takes eight minutes for an ambulance in the UK to arrive, unfortunately the victim’s likelihood of survival is less than 10%. With the use of an AED within 3 minutes of a cardiac arrest event, the survival rate dramatically increases to 74%.

A[ recent news story ](https://www.itv.com/news/2021-09-07/i-wont-let-him-down-says-dad-lobbying-for-defibrillators-after-sons-death)highlights the need for AED's to be available more widely across schools, after a 12 year old boy, Oliver King died in 2011 after suffering a cardiac arrest during a swimming lesson in Liverpool. Mr King, Oliver's Father founded the charity The Oliver King Foundation to secure a change in government policy to promote the use of defibrillators in schools and sports clubs. "They should be as common in public buildings as fire extinguishers," he told [BBC Breakfast.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006v5tb)

Speaking in parliament on Monday, [Education Secretary Gavin Williamson](https://twitter.com/GavinWilliamson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) said defibrillators should be in all schools, as he said that the government will look at changing the current regulations to prevent any future tragedies. A letter written by Dr Zafar Iqbal, Crystal Palace FC's head of sports medicine, [has been sent to all MPs and the prime minister](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/58113106) urging support for the Automated External Defibrillators Bill.

The new A16 AED from Mediana is available in both fully and [semi-automatic options](https://store.w-p.co.uk/products/First-Aid-and-Medical/First-Aid/defribrillators/109408_Mediana-A16-HeartOn-Semi-Automatic-defibrillator-with-Adult-Paediatric-Pads). With 3 pre-loaded languages, English, Welsh and Polish, the ability to change from adult to child mode at the touch of a button as well as being rated to IP55, it is ideal for use in a variety of locations and environments such as workplaces, schools or for public use. The unit has also been drop tested to 0.75m on all 6 sides, proving its robustness.

This video shows how to use Mediana's defibrillators:

 

You can also register on Mediana's website to receive free online training on how to [use their defibrillators here.](https://www.medianadefib.co.uk/e-learning/)

 

For more information about the A16 AED, please call 01323 445001 or fill out the form below.

 

 

 

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