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...
Who Can Use an AED? Do You Have to be Trained? And Other Questions Answered! Someone’s heart begins to beat sporadically. They fall to the ground, completely unconscious, not breathing. What should you do?!? The first thing to do is call 911 and tell them someone has collapsed. The second thing to do is to...
Are AEDs Mandatory? What You Need to Know About Getting AEDs for Your Business The Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving machine that uses shocks to ‘kick’ a heart back into rhythm when it has begun to beat irregularly. Thousands of lives have been saved from cardiac arrest because of AEDs. But the question...
Types of Defibrillators CLEAR!! When thinking of defibrillators, you probably imagine a hospital TV drama that is using the famous paddles to revive someone in cardiac arrest. The doctor shouts ‘clear’ and everyone stands back and waits for the device to work its magic. (Did you know there is actually a lot done incorrectly on...
Health Technology That Can Help Your Heart! We all know how to help our hearts – exercise regularly, add new heart-healthy ingredients into our meal plan, and work to reduce our stress levels. But with the many advancements in health technology, there is so much more we can do! According to the Heart and Stroke...
Companies that Care Day – Canadian Companies that are Making a Difference! March 18th is ‘Companies that Care Day!’ There are so many things a company can do to show their support for the community, the city, and the country. Many Canadian companies display they are socially responsible by matching donations, create a fantastic place...
#FromThe Heart - Local Nurse Never Imagined She Would Save a Child's Life at Her Son's Hockey Game Saving a life is truly an exceptional act. A person’s life is in danger and through the kindness and assistance of friends, family, or the strangers nearby, they can be saved. At First Edition, we applaud those...
8 Ways to Boost Other People’s Heart Health The holiday season isn’t all about the brightly wrapped presents or the over-flowing stockings, it is a season about being near to others and sharing love with friends, family, and everyone you meet! To help others and share the love you can donate your time, money, and...
HEART-felt and Unique Gifts – Presents That Will Warm (and Save) Hearts! When the holiday season comes around, we often find ourselves unsure of what to buy for the people on our list. Dad has it all, mom is minimalistic, and the spouse doesn’t seem to want anything! It can be a daunting task to...
