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...
Heart Emergency Survival Rates – Why AEDs Need to Arrive STAT! We all know that in emergency situations, we need to react fast. The longer a person does not receive immediate medical attention, the quicker their survival rate will drop. It is for this reason that we get trained in first aid and other lifesaving...
Emergency Situations Where You Need to Use an AED There are many ways to ‘prepare’. We prepare for dinner by purchasing the ingredients necessary the day before. We prepare for a flat tire by carrying around a spare in the trunk. And we prepare for health emergencies by bringing along a first aid kit and...
Can You Actually Be Scared to DEATH?! As you wander the dimly lit streets of an unknown neighbourhood, you begin to feel the hairs on your neck stand on end. You get a nervous feeling in your stomach and then before you know it, someone has jumped from the shadows and screamed, “BOO!” If you...
Top 5 AED Training Questions That You Didn’t Know… But Need to! Using an AED is so easy that a child can do it! AED devices are made so that they are efficient, understandable, functional, and offer comprehensive instructions that are easy for anyone to follow. Although the layout and use of an AED may...
