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 Heart Attack?
The common term for myocardial infarction.
What is Heart Rate?
Also known as heart pulse, the heart rate refers to the number of heart beats per minute. The normal adults resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
Who are HeartSine?
HeartSine are the UK manufacturers of some of the most popular defibs on the market. Featuring unique battery, electrode pad and defib unit life spans (some of the longest available on the market) you can be assured of quality. HeartSine models include the Samaritan PAD 300P defib, the Samaritan PAD 350P defib and the Samaritan PAD 500P defib.