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…
Why We Need First Aid in Schools If everyone in the world knew first aid and CPR, the world would be a much safer place! So, why are we not teaching first aid in schools? With the amount of information offered to children (babysitting courses, wood-working, sports education, etc.), first aid should be a topic…
10 Reasons Why We Need AEDs In More Public Places When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, it is often unexpected as we hope these events will never occur. Unfortunately, when they do happen, you want to be 100% prepared. Having an AED in these types of emergencies can more than double the chance of survival…
AED Brands: Philips Defibrillator vs Defibtech Lifeline AED Just as you take the time to research before investing in a new home appliance, the same research should be done for your AED. The choice of which AED brand to select is one that needs to be carefully considered, as it could mean the difference between…
Healthy Chicken Parmesan Chicken Parmesan is one of those meals that is always delicious to eat, but with all the fat and carbs, it can quickly turn into eaters-remorse. Chicken Parmesan is probably one of the unhealthier dinner options we feed ourselves. It is a piece of breaded chicken covered in a sugar-filled red…
Do I Need Child Pads for My AED? Congratulations! You have decided to purchase an AED and are taking the first step towards preparedness. Now that you have the AED and the adult pads included in the package, do you need child pads for your AED? AED infant/child pads are used in emergencies on children…
When to Use an AED in an Emergency When an emergency occurs and a person requires CPR, using an AED can multiply the individual’s chance of survival exponentially. But when you come across an emergency, do you know when to use an AED? Is an AED always necessary? Imagine it is an average day, and…
AED Brands: Philips Defibrillator vs. Physio-Control LIFEPAK CR Plus Whether you need an AED for the office, school, home, or gym, you want to know that the AED works 100%. That is why it is so important to look into the features and inclusions of each AED to make sure you select the best. One…