Are you prepared to save lives using an AED?

Every day, 35 people die from a heart attack outside the hospital. Extremely high. But did you know that with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), you can increase the survival rate of someone having a heart attack by 50%? Yet, it was reported in the news this week that less than 1 in 3 Dutch people without a first aid certificate are willing to use an AED. And that's while it's incredibly easy.

How does an AED work?
Without any first aid knowledge, it seems daunting to take action when someone suffers a cardiac arrest. But what if you know the victim will die if you do nothing? Start CPR and use an AED immediately. The chance of the victim surviving a cardiac arrest is significantly higher when someone uses an AED. The AED works by delivering an electric shock to restart the heart. And did you know it's incredibly easy to use an AED? The AED provides clear instructions on exactly what to do.

Where can I find an AED?
According to the Red Cross, there are 20,000 registered AEDs in the Netherlands. Would you like to know where to find an AED near you so you know exactly where to go when someone suffers a cardiac arrest? Onthis websitefrom the Red Cross, you can see exactly where an AED is located near you. You can also see if the AED is available 24 hours a day. It is wise to take a look here, so you know where to go in case of an emergency.

Learn CPR at EHBO Bureau
EHBO Bureau offers CPR courses for babies and children. During this course, you will learn how to perform CPR on a baby and child (PBLS), as well as how to use an AED. This will make you feel much more confident when someone in your vicinity suffers a cardiac arrest. It is an active training where you practice resuscitation techniques by simulating life-threatening situations. Interested? Register quickly!