Every year, thousands of children have fatal results from suffering sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) while at school. However, many of these deaths could be prevented with an automated external defibrillator (AED) program in place. Follow this step-by-step guide on implementing an AED program in your school. Understand the legal requirements for AEDs in schools based […]
July is National Parks and Recreation Month! This annual celebration highlights outdoor parks’ importance to all communities. In any local place that brings a community together, it’s crucial to have safety measures in place; notably, an emergency preparedness plan that includes Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to help prevent accidents and minimize fatality risks should an […]
CPR/AED Awareness Week Celebrated June 1st-7th More than 350,000 people suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) each year and unfortunately, many individuals are not aware of the basic skills needed to perform Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) that could help save lives during SCA emergencies. According to the American Heart […]
Life-saving tools like AEDs and bleed control kits can be used in a variety of instances, but both have common underlying goals to save lives and prevent death. With sports injuries, mass shootings, and traumatic accidents becoming more common in school systems, AEDs and bleed control kits should be necessary and accessible for students, teachers, […]
While there are medical grade supplies designed for professional use in a bleeding control kit, you do not necessarily need to have training to be able to use one. Anyone is eligible, and everyone is recommended to use a bleeding control kit in case of an emergency! Is there specific training I should have before […]
Spring cleaning is a time individuals dedicate to cleaning out the old and bringing in the new. This is a great time to clean out desk drawers, throw away expired items, and prepare to replace and maintain any tools that need ongoing maintenance or repairs such as an automated external defibrillator (AED). If your […]
Since late last year there here has been a national AED shortage that has caused delays and shipment slowdowns across the U.S. Why is there a nationwide AED shortage? Global supply chain issues have caused this nationwide backorder on AEDs, AED accessories, and medical equipment. Recent events in the news like NFL’s Damar Hamlin […]
Sports injuries can occur at any time and being prepared for those injuries along with having the ability to control the crowd can not only help the injured player physically, but it can help keep the victim at ease and ensure they get the help they need in a timely manner. Common Sport Injuries Sports […]
Table of Contents Introduction What is an AED? Step-by-Step Instructions Infographic Common Mistakes to Avoid Can you use an AED on a pregnant woman? Yes, an AED can be used on a pregnant woman. In fact, using an AED on a pregnant woman in cardiac arrest is crucial for increasing the chances of survival for […]
As Valentine’s Day rolls around once again, so does American Heart Month, a dedicated month out of the year we all know as the time to educate ourselves and others on cardiovascular health. Not only should we shine light on the many heart conditions that lead to life-threatening sudden cardiac arrest, but this month is […]