Every year, around 5,500 cardiac arrests take place across the Victorian community. Sadly, only one in 10 people survive.
For every minute that using an automated external defibrillator (AED) is delayed, a person’s chance of survival drops by 10 per cent. Using an AED early can greatly increase a person’s chances of surviving.
That’s why it’s important to register the location of your AED with us. This small step can help connect AEDs with people who need them quickly in communities across Victoria.
How registered AEDs are used
If your device is registered with Ambulance Victoria (AV), we share this information with Triple Zero call takers. Publicly accessible AEDs in the registry are also visible to trusted responders of the GoodSAM program, which aims to notify nearby trained responders to calls for help.
AV will alert nearby trusted responders and bystanders to the location of available AEDs. As the AED owner, you won’t be contacted when your device is needed, however you will be contacted afterwards to ensure your AED is returned and is in working order.
Access to the AED
If a cardiac arrest happens nearby, your AED location will only be shared if it is accessible at that time. When you register, you will be asked to provide your opening hours, along with any information about times when your building or site location is unattended. You can log in and update this information whenever necessary.
Maintenance of the AED
Ongoing maintenance and the replacement of expired consumables such as defibrillation pads are the responsibility of the AED owner – unless your device is used in a public emergency and then AV replace the defibrillation pads for you (subject to terms and conditions).
Ensuring the device is in a functional and ready to use state is the responsibility of the AED owner.
Defibrillation and CPR training
AV is not a provider of accredited first aid courses. Learn more about our Call Push Shock program.
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