Females and Automated External Defibrillators

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Defibrillation on females sometimes causes concern on the removal of clothing. Electrode pads need to be attached to a person’s bare chest.

Removing a bra before defibrillation: Rescuers should prioritise correct pad placement and contact with bare skin. If this can be quickly achieved without removing the bra, then it is acceptable to keep the bra in place. If the bra interferes with correctly locating the pad position, then the bra should be removed. Rescuers should not be concerned about exposing the person’s chest to apply the pads and should prioritise life-saving interventions.

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Females and CPR

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A 28% lower chance of survival. Recent studies show that a woman’s chance of surviving a cardiac arrest may be up to 28% lower than a man’s – often because people hesitate, fear causing harm, or are unsure where to place their hands during CPR on a female body.

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Resuscitation Guidelines 2025

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On 27 October 2025 the Resuscitation Council (UK) published their latest Guidelines following extensive evaluation and research; there are some important changes to some sections to ensure rescuers can deliver first aid and lifesaving actions in a timely and stepwise approach. Where these have been revised, we are now incorporating any changes into our courses. This will ensure our clients receive the latest information.

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Delivery of DDS First Aid Training Courses

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Our Training Model

Our courses are all Face-to-Face as we believe this is the best way to learn. Whilst some training providers use online modules, we do not consider this to be the most effective way to learn first aid and practice; our courses allow you to ask questions and get the answers you need.

We employ a mixture of training methods, theory, discussion, practical demonstrations with delegates encouraged to take an active part in the training. Some of our courses also use visual aids; PowerPoint/video clips. We firmly believe this increases learner enjoyment and information retention.

Please get in touch to discuss your requirements, we can advise on the most appropriate courses and help you to ensure you have the first aid cover required to serve your clients, staff and anyone that comes into contact with your business.

 

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Community Public Accessible Defibrillators are now being registered on The Circuit database – the national defibrillator network. This is supported by The British Heart Foundation, in partnership with the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Association of Ambulance Chief Executives. Although each ambulance service has AEDs listed in their respective area The Circuit links these into a single database that is accessible by the ambulance service. Accessing the Defib Finder website https://www.defibfinder.uk allows the public to see registered AEDs and their location.

 

Employers Responsibilities

All employers should make an assessment of first aid needs appropriate to the circumstances (hazards and risks) of each workplace and the work undertaken.

Ref: First Aid at Work

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981

https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l74.pdf

 

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Out of Area Courses

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Due to fuel costs, DDS First Aid Training makes a small nominal charge for travel to our Out of Area courses. We hope you understand. Please speak to us to find out more information on this.