Each of the 7 AED brands available in Canada has created different kinds of model-specific batteries for their AEDs. The brands are: Cardiac-Science, Defibtech, Heartsine, Philips, Physio Control, Schiller, and Zoll. We have outlined a battery comparison and explanation below in hopes of making the choice of which AED to purchase a little easier. …
When someone with a pacemaker is in distress, it may be difficult to know how to safely help them and if you can use a defibrillator on them if needed. Having a pacemaker does not mean that you are immune to heart disease, it does not prevent heart attacks, and while it may slow the…
Congenital heart conditions are common in Canada, and it is important to know how to reduce cardiac arrest in pediatric heart patients. Thanks to medical advancements, the survival rate for children living with heart conditions has greatly improved. However, as caregivers, we want to encourage our children to live healthy lives and promote healthy heart…
When someone experiences a cardiac episode in the workplace, it can be frightening for the individual and everyone around. Sudden cardiac arrest happens without warning and it is essential to help the individual as quickly as possible. It is important to have an AED in the workplace since SCA can happen to anyone at any…
Debunking the Myth Can an AED Restart the Heart? Is it possible to bring someone who has flatlined back to life with an AED? In short, the answer is ‘no.’ In order for a person who is in SCA to be saved by an AED, their heart must be in fibrillation. This means, the heart…
When a person experiences a heart episode it can be very frightening. It can be even more frightening if you’re there with someone who experiences a heart episode. Would you know the difference between a person who goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) versus someone who’s having a heart attack? If someone goes into SCA…
What Comes with an AED – AED Accessories When it comes to saving a life with an AED, everything you require should be in one simple, convenient location. Of course, you need your AED itself, but what AED accessories do you actually need to be able to save a life? Are there accessories that make…
15 Lifesaving Stories Where Using an AED and CPR Changed the World for the Better There is no denying, when an AED and CPR are used in a cardiac emergency, lives are saved! The use of a defibrillator within a couple minutes or starting chest compressions and breaths right away can double the chances of…
Top 5 Shocking AED Myths Answered! When it comes to knowing how, what, and when to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), many people are aware only of the basics: An AED is used in an emergency. An AED uses shocks to help someone suffering from a cardiac arrest. An AED can save a life.…
Why You Need an AED for Your Next RV Trip The RVs are coming! The RVs are coming!! There is nothing quite like the feeling of hauling your food, bed, bathroom, and even the kitchen sink all in one convenient mobile home and exploring the great outdoors! Although the camping season may be postponed for…