Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Ireland, responsible for 9,000 deaths and 25,000 hospital admissions annually.
Irish medical equipment provider OxygenCare has forged a partnership with US medtech manufacturer Defibtech that will increase the number of defibrillators in the Irish market.
The US manufacturer has a tradition of providing equipment that empowers communities around the world to respond swiftly to sudden cardiac arrest.
“We’re equipping organisations and communities across Ireland with the tools, knowledge and confidence to act decisively in the face of cardiac emergencies”
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death in Ireland, with at least 9,000 deaths and 25,000 hospital admissions each year according to the HSE.
The heart of the matter
As such, the availability of functional defibrillators is crucial said Conrad Wynn, senior product specialist for Resuscitation at OxygenCare, and inadequate maintenance has rendered many devices non-functional, exacerbating the issue.
“This partnership with Defibtech not only enhances our critical care offering but enables us to help ensure that AEDs across Ireland are both available and functional when people need them. Emergency situations arise all the time and every second counts in these situations, so having operational, life-saving technology is crucial.
As a leading provider of emergency and resuscitation equipment, OxygenCare has extensive experience and a long-standing reputation in the Irish healthcare industry. The addition of Defibtech’s Lifeline AED (automated external defibrillators) greatly enhances its existing portfolio.
“By combining our defibrillator products with OxygenCare’s support and service, we’re equipping organisations and communities across Ireland with the tools, knowledge and confidence to act decisively in the face of cardiac emergencies,” said Joseph Mullally, senior vice-president of Commercial Operations at Defibtech.
“Together, we are on a journey to reach this goal, saving lives and safeguarding communities, one heartbeat at a time.”
Main image at top: Conrad Wynn, senior product specialist for Resuscitation at OxygenCare
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