Imagine a world where, if someone’s heart suddenly stopped in public, the odds of survival were slim to none. That was the scenario before automated external defibrillators came into the picture. And it wasn’t just about the lack of this life-saving tool – it was about the absence of a quick, accessible solution…
Each year, sudden cardiac arrest claims hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. It can occur without warning and result in death if the patient does not receive emergency intervention via an AED. In fact, for every one minute delay in defibrillation, the survival rate of a cardiac arrest victim decreases by 7 to 10%. …
Have you ever seen an AED in public and wondered, “Are AEDs reusable?” Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are invaluable devices when it comes to saving lives and, with the exception of one key component, are reusable. In fact, with regular servicing and maintenance, the device itself can be used again and again to…
When it comes to using an AED in cold weather conditions, you may wonder, can you use an AED in the snow. The answer? Yes. But it will require additional precaution. Using an AED safely and effectively in cold weather conditions requires knowledge of how to adjust for the environment. In…
Have you ever been curious about how to dispose of an AED? If you’ve ever had to get rid of an automated external defibrillator due to damage, expiry, or you’ve simply purchased a new one, then this question has likely crossed your mind. When an AED is no longer needed, it must be…
AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are life-saving devices that can be used in the event of an emergency to shock a person’s heart back into a normal rhythm. AEDs are becoming increasingly common in public places, and for good reason… They save lives. When someone suffers a sudden cardiac arrest, being near an…
If you are faced with a situation where someone is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, would you know whether you should use an AED or perform CPR? Would you know if you could safely use an AED and CPR together? If you didn’t have the answers to these questions right now, no need to worry…
Would you leave your laptop outside in the winter? How about your cell phone? Likely not, because we know that electronic devices cannot handle extreme cold. AEDs fall into the same category of electronic devices and, therefore, extra precautions must be taken during the winter months to protect them. AEDs can survive the winter, but…
Things You Can Do WHILE READING THIS to Help Your Heart Health There are so many blogs out there telling us the things we can do for our health LATER. Recipes to add to your Pinterest board, fitness exercises you want to try next time you go to the gym… But what about right now…
How YOU can Help to Get AEDs Installed Within Your City! Maybe you suffer from heart disease and the thought of not being near a defibrillator makes you anxious. Perhaps you have a loved one who has had a heart attack and you are wanting to make sure they are protected wherever they go. An…