5 Movies with AEDs – Why Using an AED Doesn’t Work Like That Everyone knows that what we see in Hollywood isn’t always the truth. In most cases, movie directors and producers will thoroughly study an area before filming it. But, there are still times when the movies don’t have it quite right. In particular,…
Heartwarming Charity – AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society) One of our new blog features will take a moment to recognize and bring awareness to a heartwarming charity. There are so many amazing and wonderful charities out there that deserve recognition, and we want to acknowledge how they warm our hearts. This month we want…
The Best AED Location – Where to Find an AED Quick! Someone has just suffered a cardiac arrest and is now on the ground in need of assistance! You immediately instruct someone to call 911 and then you tell someone else to find the AED location. The person looks at you and asks “where will…
Selecting the Best AED AEDs save lives. You probably already knew that, but more specifically, certain AED brands can save lives quicker and safer! Of the wide variety of AED brands available, it is necessary that you select the best AED for your current situation and location. If you work in an office, for example,…
Where to Buy an AED You’ve been convinced of the importance of AED’s and need one for your home or office (or any other place you and your family frequent). Now you’re asking, “where do I buy an AED?” There are many different AED brands and distributors that will carry defibrillators. It is up to…
Healthy Vegan Chili In the winter months, we crave warm foods – soup, fresh bread, and chili! Chili is a delicious meal to serve at dinner, lunch, or even as a side when guests come over. The problem is that many pre-bought chili’s (and some homemade ones) have hidden sugars. There is nothing unhealthier than…
How to Tell When My AED Battery Expires Now that you have an AED package (battery, pads, fast response kit, etc.) safely stored away, you are fully prepared for a cardiac arrest or heart attack emergency! Of course, you hope that an emergency never occurs, but if it does, you know that you have everything…
World Heart Day Happy World Heart Day! On September 29, the world comes together to celebrate the heart! We need our hearts to live (and love) – it pumps blood through our bodies, providing us with oxygen, and keeps us alive! It is truly an amazing organ. Many of us are not aware of just…
AED Brands: Philips vs HeartSine When comparing AED brands, it is important to know which one is the best in the chance that an emergency occurs. You want an AED that will work every time and has what is needed to save a life. Two popular AED brand choices include the HeartSine Samaritan PAD (350P)…
Healthy Pumpkin Chai Latte Fall is here, and with the season of brightly colored leaves comes the need to consume everything pumpkin! Pumpkin scones, pumpkin muffins, and of course the delicious pumpkin spice lattes! The problem with all these delicious fall treats is that they are loaded with hidden sugars and fats. A Grande pumpkin…