Andreas Claesson, a researcher at the Center for Resuscitation Science at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm has been looking in to improving the care of patients suffering Sudden Cardiac Arrest by testing the launch of a small heart defibrillator weighing less than two pounds, featuring an electronic voice that gives instructions on how to use the device. It was attached to a small drone equipped with four small propeller-like rotors, a global positioning device and camera.

They launched the drone from a fire station within about 10 kilometres from homes where people had previous cardiac arrests.

Check out the video, it’s really cool!

There were no crashes or other mishaps during the study, Claesson said. He plans a follow-up study to test drone-delivered defibrillators for bystanders to use in real-life cardiac arrests.

Ask your local council if they are considering this.

This is such a great win, another state government leading the way with getting a package together where greater funding is available to sporting clubs to get a life saving device into your community.

Sports clubs will be encouraged to purchase defibrillators with the assistance of the NSW state government, thanks to a $4 million funding package.

The Local Sports Defibrillator Program will give a contribution to clubs which purchase a defibrillator, with $4 million allocated over four years.

Clubs can apply for funds assistance through the NSW Office of Sport website later this year.

Defib For Life will ensure Clubs are kept up to date as to when the grants open and provide tips and advice as to how to apply. Send us an email and we will keep you on our list to be the first to know.

The Hawksbury community has already recognised the need for defibrillators to be installed in public places such as their Library and is looking forward to the opportunity to install more when the grants open.

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