🚨 Ep 14 - Cardiac Arrest - Past, Present, Future With A/Prof Ziad Nehme

Could most deaths from cardiac arrest be prevented? Maybe if everyone knew what really matters. In this eye-opening conversation, Associate Professor Ziad shares the latest breakthroughs in saving lives through early response, community involvement, and smarter technology. From Victoria’s impressive survival rates to the future of wearable detection, this episode unpacks how systems of care are transforming outcomes and why a simple shift in public response could save thousands of lives annually. Discover how Victoria's ambulance system now leads the world with nearly 45% survival rates for witnessed arrest cases, and what it took to get there. We break down the crucial role of early defibrillation, community AED access, and initiatives like firefighter responder programs that are making a real difference. You’ll learn why current AED placement strategies are insufficient and what innovative solutions could put lifesaving devices into homes — and hands — before paramedics arrive. We explore cutting-edge research, including dual-sequence defibrillation, and how the science behind pad placement and impedance is pushing the boundaries of emergency care. Hear about upcoming clinical trials that are set to revolutionise defibrillation effectiveness, and why the next decade could be the most exciting era in pre-hospital heart attack treatment. This episode isn’t just about survival — it’s about turning responders into heroes, system gaps into opportunities, and saving more lives than ever before. Designed for paramedics, health professionals, and anyone passionate about emergency response, this episode will leave you inspired and equipped with the knowledge to act better, faster, and smarter in a cardiac crisis. Ready to see how simple innovations and systems thinking could change everything? Hit play and be part of the lifesaving revolution. #CardiacArrest #EmergencyResponse #SaveLives #Defibrillation #HealthInnovation #CommunityAED #PreHospitalCare #LifeSavingTech #MedicalBreakthrough #PreHospitalNerds #Paramedics #ems #emt