60-Second Rule – How Many AEDs Should Your Workplace Have? Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives and they should be in every workplace. If your workplace does not have AEDs onsite, you should speak to the person in charge of occupational health and safety to find out why. AEDs in the workplace ensure that victims of…
Emergency situations can happen anywhere and at anytime. At home, work or in a public area. At First Edition First Aid, we carry a wide-array of Philips-brand AEDs and accessories designed for the regular responder to help when someone goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, up to 40,000…
National Healthy Eating Day is on Nov. 1, 2021. On this day, the goal is to raise awareness about making smart food choices at work, home, school and when eating out. The Government of Canada emphasizes that good health is a major contributing factor for social, economic, and social development. The healthier Canadians are, the…
World Mental Health Day is on Oct. 12, 2021. On this day, the goal is to raise awareness for mental health around the world. It is also a day to promote dialogue around mental health and to remove the social stigma. When it comes to mental and physical health, it is important to understand that…
In today’s work world, women are a force to be reckoned with. Today, more Canadian women occupy top executive positions, and many have gone on to launch their own businesses. In fact, according to Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, women are majority owners of about 15.6 per cent of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with one or…
What is the Best AED to Buy for the Office? Imagine a staff member suffering from a cardiac episode while at work. The first thing to always do is dial 9-1-1! The second thing is to start administering CPR and send another coworker to retrieve an AED. Having an onsite AED (Automated External Defibrillator) could…
What Causes Cardiovascular Disease? In Canada, an estimated 1.3 million people are affected by cardiovascular (aka heart) disease. While some suffer from congenital (from birth) heart disease others acquire the condition later in life, due to a variety of factors including family history, poor diet and lack of exercise, smoking, drinking alcohol, diabetes, stress and…
In Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death. Amongst women, it is the number one cause of death, claiming nearly 31,000 lives per year, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Interestingly, women are more susceptible to heart disease than men and have at least one risk factor related to heart disease.…
Can Anyone Buy an AED in Canada? We have heard the staggering statistics many times. Each year, close to 45,000 Canadians will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, having early access to cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an automated external defibrillator (AED) can increase the chances of survival by up…
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) save lives. Knowing how to use an AED correctly is crucial in emergency situations. An AED can be used on anyone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, including pregnant women. The Canadian Red Cross AED Protocol indicates that no modification is required when using an AED on a pregnant woman. To learn more…