Jargon Buster
Welcome to our Defibrillator Jargon Buster, a simple, no-nonsense guide to help you understand the terms and phrases you might come across when learning about defibrillators and heart health. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, workplace safety officer, a concerned parent, or simply a first-time buyer seeking to make an informed purchase, this glossary is here to take the confusion out of technical talk.
What is a Defibrillator?
What is Defibrillation?
Defibrillation is the use of equipment to administer a therapeutic electrical shock to the heart to stop an irregular heart rhythm, commonly provided by a defib unit. Defibrillation is the most successful treatment of the few that exist to sudden cardiac arrest.
What are Defibrillator Pads?
When applying defibrillator pads, one pad is placed on the right side of the patients chest (just below the clavicle), and the other pad is placed on the left side of the patients chest (just below the pectoral muscle).
Non-polarized pads can be used in either of these locations, which makes applying them quicker and easier.
Who are DefibTech?
Defibtech are the first and only manufacturer to produce life saving defibrillator units with a full colour interactive display screen, providing step-by-step videos of what to do in an emergency. Defibtech offer a range of defibrillators to suit both medical professionals and those with minimal training.