There are numerous foundations, advocacy groups and champions who work effortlessly to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest death and the need for Automated External Defibrillators in every workplace and every place that people gather. Their aim is to make people safe from cardiac arrest which averages a thousand lives lost each day, not to mention those family members, friends … Read More
Those that are familiar with AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) know that access to rapid defibrillation is a critical part of the Chain of Survival. Many realize that CPR training along with AEDs are crucial. According to the American Heart Association there are 5 links to this chain which are as follow: • Immediate recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of … Read More
Some of the biggest misperceptions about AEDs (defibrillators) are concerning their safety. Some are under the incorrect assumption that an AED can do harm or that if utilized on someone who is not in need of defibrillation they can accidently be shocked. In fact, all AEDs have very advanced technology which ensures this simply can’t happen. These intelligent devices actually … Read More
Your organization has made the decision to buy AEDs and this decision to purchase Automated External Defibrillators is an intelligent one. There is no more precious a commodity than ones people and with this investment in safety you’ll protect the lives of those who work at and visit your single or multiple locations. But, which AED do you buy and … Read More
That you have invested in Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) could be the difference between an employee, student, customer, athlete, or visitor living or dying on the premises of your organization. For those that have taken the steps to proactively equip themselves with these small and easy-to-use life-saving devices, you should be commended. This action makes a statement and displays that … Read More
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have steadily made their way into schools, workplaces, hotels, malls, airports, athletics, churches and government settings. Despite this fast growing adoption of these easy-to-use life-saving devices, many have not given consideration to buying these due to several misperceptions about AEDs: “We don’t need AEDs because we would simply call 911.” – In fact most Fire Departments … Read More
Certainly one of the hottest trends for the placement of life-saving AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) is within law enforcement agencies. Cities from very small ones to the large metropolitan Cities are placing AEDs in patrol vehicles for both public safety and also officer safety. The basic logic is that often a Police Department patrol vehicle may arrive on a Sudden … Read More
In my years of being involved with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) one of my greatest pleasures is working with communities to bolster or build City Defibrillation Programs. Having met with and partnered with hundreds of communities particularly in the Southwest and Central U.S. it is definitely the people that make this such a delight. Fire Chiefs, EMS Chiefs, City Safety … Read More
If you don’t yet know what an AED is, you soon will as these small easy-to-use medical devices appear in most every public place and workplace. An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator and it’s designed and intended for the lay person, in other words you. First responders like fire departments and law enforcement agencies certainly can and do … Read More
There are many factories that should be considered when choosing optimum locations for your AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators). Accessibility, security of the device and recommended accessories are just a few of the things that should be taken into account. Here are a few guidelines that should help you with making the right choices when selecting the proper site or sites … Read More
