Jargon Buster

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Backup Battery

Backup battery is the term used to describe a secondary power supply that will provide power in the event of a mains failure.

BAFE Certified

BAFE is a non-profit making organisation backed by the government and trading standards. Its primary goal is to improve standards within the fire safety industry.

We have a nationwide network of BAFE certified fire extinguisher engineers to provide high-quality, competitive commissioning and servicing.

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Basic Life Support (BLS)

A simple yet imperative first aid treatment which includes CPR and the use of an AED (where possible) designed to be used until professional medical services arrive. In essence it is two of the components of the chain of survival theory.

Biphasic Energy

The name of the electrical current delivered by a defibrillator, referred to as biphasic waveforms. There are two types of biphasic waveforms used in AEDs, called truncated exponential waveforms or rectilinear biphasic waveforms.

Bradycardia

When the heart rate slows down and the bloody supply around the body is reduced. Below 60 beats per minute is classified as Bradycardia.

British Heart Foundation

A charity organisation based in the UK that funds awareness, care, education and support for heart diseases in humans.

Bulkhead Luminaire

A Bulkhead luminaire is a large emergency light that is designed to operate during a mains power failure.

Safelincs Ltd, 33 West Street, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9FX, United Kingdom

Jargon Buster

Letter B

Backup Battery

BAFE Certified

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Biphasic Energy

Bradycardia

British Heart Foundation

Bulkhead Luminaire

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