Heartwarming Charity – Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada Every month we want to recognize a charity that warms our hearts. One that, despite the cold, will give us that warm and fuzzy feeling inside. What better way to do this than feature a charity that is all about the heart! The Heart and Stroke Foundation…
7 Places You Visit Daily That Should Be AED Locations (but might not be) We all know that having an AED nearby can double someone’s chances of survival and save a life – so why do we not see many AED locations? Think about your daily routine – where you go. As you go to…
What to Include in a Car First Aid Kit for a Winter Getaway Sometimes in the dead of winter you just want to get away! Road trips are a fun option to go see family for the holiday, head to the mountains for a skiing expedition, or retreat to a quiet log cabin to curl…
Healthy Granola Bars It’s November, and that means that Christmas is only one month away! It is the pre-season of busyness, trying to organize winter events, getting the kids to school, and doing the Christmas shopping. When we get busy we also tend to have to eat things on the go. A quick granola bar…
Why it is Important to Have a Spare AED Battery and Pads An AED can more than double someone’s chance of survival, but what happens if the AED doesn’t work? It is a reality that in some instances an AED is nearby but does not have up-to date or unused pads or batteries, and because…
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…