Man’s life saved in Ibiza after suffering cardiac arrest

On May 1st at 7:30 PM, just half an hour before dinner, a situation unfolded at the Sa Blanca Dona sports center—which the Consell de Ibiza set up as a temporary shelter for vulnerable individuals during the Coronavirus pandemic—that will remain in the memories of eyewitnesses for a long time. One of its residents, a […]
Measures to prevent deaths from cardiac arrest

In our country, 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and approximately 20,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually. According to figures provided by the Spanish Resuscitation Council (CERCP), these statistics can lead to at least 46,900 deaths per year—a mortality figure 24 times higher than traffic accidents. Despite advances in cardiac arrest treatment, at least 90 percent of […]
Cardioprotection: Learn how to use a defibrillator

A growing number of companies dedicated to raising awareness around cardiac arrest continuously join our cardioprotection project. Recent additions include the renowned Lío restaurant, Destino Hotel, and Pacha nightclub and hotel—Ibiza-based businesses that, as you may know if you read our August Magazine issue, have trained their employees in the BLS (Basic Life Support) course, […]
Dipesa Group: Quality, cardioprotected transport

The well-known private transport company in Ibiza, Dipesa Group, trains its drivers in defibrillator use and Basic Life Support (BLS), coinciding with the installation of an AED device at their facilities. Dipesa Group provides private transportation in Ibiza, airport transfers, private car rentals, and much more. Having used their transfer services during one of our […]
The Importance of Making Your Company Heart-Safe

An increasing number of companies in our country are adding a Semiautomatic External Defibrillator (AED) to their security equipment. It appears that the traditional stance of “it is not mandatory in this region; when regulations force us, we’ll look into it” has become a minority mindset compared to those who recognize the benefits of having […]