Defibrillator basics

It's crucial to keep your defibrillator maintained so it works properly in an emergency. We tell you everything you need to know.

Our PDF guides for organisations and community groups explain everything you need to know about buying a defibrillator.

Learn a few simple steps to prepare your defibrillator for future use after it's been used in an emergency.

When you’re ready to get a defibrillator, you’ll need to choose which one to get. It can be hard to know which defibrillator is best, so we've explained the key differences. 

Where you place your defibrillator matters, so that it can help as many people as possible. Find out what you need to consider when choosing your location.

When you buy a defibrillator, you then need to install it. We take you through the things you need to know to ensure your defibrillator is properly installed. 

Registering your defibrillator on The Circuit gives ambulance call handlers vital information about it in an emergency. Register yours now.

When you’re thinking about buying a defibrillator, it’s important to separate the myths from the facts. Explore three common myths about owning a defibrillator. 

If someone has a cardiac arrest, a defibrillator drastically increases their chance of survival. But how do they work? We explain everything you need to know