The use of AEDs in addition to CPR, in a public place by a by-stander prior to the arrival of emergency
services, is associated with increased survival rate.
Victoria currently has the best cardiac arrest survival rate in the country and ranks third globally, A
record number of Victorians are surviving cardiac arrest due to early intervention, including bystander
CPR and the use of publicly accessible defibrillators. 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.
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.
For further information about the public AED Program, please visit:
Register my AED | ambulance.vic.gov.au
