Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anywhere at any time, and when it does it can cause a heart to go into fibrillation. This is where the natural rhythm of the heart is affected and imitate action needs to be taken to restore the heart in order to save the sufferers life. To provide instant and accurate treatment to those in cardiac arrest, defibrillators can be used.

These lifesaving machines have been manufactured to be stored and utilised in public. If someone is suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest a member of the public simply needs to locate a defibrillator and follow its simple instructions. Which is why they are a revolutionary piece of technology that can help save people’s lives.

If you are looking for a defibrillator, then you will be looking for a machine that is reliable, durable, easy to use and proven to save lives. But, with a range of different styles, brands and designs available on the market, how do you know which is best suited to your needs?

Some of the highest sort after AEDs that are available are those manufactured by CU Medical and here’s why:

1. With years of experience in the medical sector, CU Medical is a market leader when it comes to defibrillators. There renowned for creating high-quality products that are at the forefront of life-saving technology.

2. Part of CU medicals collection is the i-Pad SP1 defibrillator which has been proven to save lives. This machine is seen as so reliable that as well as being an industry favourite, it has also been endorsed by the British Heart Foundation Part Funding Program.

3. Specifically designed for those with minimally trained individuals in mind, CU Medical have managed to give those with no medical training the ability to take a life through clear vocal and visual instructions.

4. To ensure that their AED's can be stored in a public place and not be affected by accidental damage, CU has created a range that is extremely durable. This allows the defibrillators to go unused for a period of time and them still be reliable when they are needed.

5. To ensure that the user has everything they need to help someone who is suffering from cardiac arrest, CU AED’s become equipped with a free rescue kit. This includes clothing scissors, razor, protective gloves, sterile wipes and an oxygen mask with an O2 connector.

When you take all of these points into consideration you can be reassured that when you purchase a CU Medical defibrillator, you are choosing one of the best the industry has to offer.

If you are looking to purchase a CU Medical defibrillator from a supplier you can trust and at a discounted price then you need to choose Risk Assessment Products. We stock the full CU medical range, which includes their popular AED's and a collection of assessors such as storage units and replacement electrode pads.

As a trainer, when it comes to choosing CPR manikins that are right for you, the decision might not be an easy one. There are hundreds of options for you to choose from, so how do you find a manikin that is suited to both your needs and your trainees? One manikin that is able to do this is the new Prestan Ultralite Manikin.

Prestan is renowned for designing and manufacturing manikins that have revolutionised the industry by incorporating the latest technology into their creations. This has led to hundreds of trainees learning how to correctly administer CPR, by utilising both rescue breaths and chest compressions on a manikin that imitates a person. In other words, CPR training has never been easier when you choose Prestan.



With their manikins being a favourite among trainees, Preston's newest creation is focused on providing the same reliable training, whilst also making training on the go easier for trainers. Thanks to the new Prestan Ultralite Manikin, trainers can make the most of the following features:

1.    Portable
The Ultralite collection is the most portable manikin within the Prestan range. Its lightweight design makes travelling from venue to venue extremely easy for the owner, whilst a free carry case makes transportation a breeze. Supplied as a stackable set of four, the complete and compact pack weighs only 13 pounds, whilst the quality of the manikin its self isn’t sacrificed.

2.    Easy Set Up
To save time before and after training, the Ultralite collection is also extremely easy to set up and put away. The clamshell opening bag provides easy access to the stacked manikins, which also helps reduce the time it takes to get them in and out of the bag.

3.    Quality
To ensure that these lightweight manikins don’t sacrifice on quality, they have a number of high-quality features incorporated into their design. The torso has been given a realistic feel and allows the trainee to provide the suggested 2-inch compression depth that is suggested when administrating CPR. To provide realistic training the head of the manikin also tilts, whereas visible chest rises can be seen when rescue breaths are given.

4.    Durable
The Prestan Ultralite Manikins are also extremely durable; to ensure they can withstand constant training and vigorous chest compressions they have been life-tested to a half-million compressions. They are also supplied with a three-year warranty.

5.    Supplied as a Kit
When you purchase the Prestan Ultralite Manikin kit, you receive 4 lightweight, easy to set up, quality manikins, as well as 50 face shields, 50 lung bags, an instruction she and a nylon carry bag.

Here at Risk Assessment Products, we supply a range of products from the Prestan range, which includes the Ultralite Manikin. You can find all of these products at amazing discounted prices on our website.