On Monday night, NFL fans anxiously watched as Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, took a hard hit resulting in sudden cardiac arrest. This signaled to those present to initiate an Emergency Action Plan that resulted in calling 911, starting chest compressions, and retrieving their automated external defibrillator (AED). Because of the medical staff’s rapid response […]
Table of Contents What is an AED? Why own an AED at home How to select a home AED Where to buy an AED for home Best home AEDs in 2025 1st place: Philips Onsite AED Pros: No prescription needed, FDA-approved for home use Cons: Feature limited compared to some models, a little heavier than […]
Table of Contents What is an infant AED Pad? How to place infant AED Pads Do I need infant AED Pads? Child vs infant electrode pads Which AEDs work with infants and children? Childhood emergencies come in many variations. Whether one must call poison control or navigate a high fever, the requirements to move quickly […]
Many Homes Can and Should Have an Automated External Defibrillator! Yes! you can have a personal use AED, and in many cases a family should have a home AED. Those with cardiac conditions will likely benefit from having a personal AED device. It can make all the difference in a potentially life-or-death cardiac event. AEDs […]
Awareness of the risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is growing rapidly among Americans. As a result, everyone from the general public to safety officers in large public or corporate entities are considering the need for AEDs and investigating AED purchases. While larger organizations usually have requirements around (or an awareness of) which medical devices […]
Often we hear that AEDs have been made so simple and automatic that even a child can operate one. This may be true to some extent, but recognizing sudden cardiac arrest and knowing procedures to follow and cautions to observe when deploying an AED will ensure the best possible outcome for a rescue attempt. In […]
Looking to buy an AED? An AED or automated external defibrillator is a medical device for use in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest. An AED machine is a sophisticated first aid unit designed to save lives. There are a number of various sources for purchase of an AED device: Related: Can I buy an […]
Properly placing AED pads varies with the age and/or size of the victim. For instance, smaller pediatric pads are to be used with infants. One pad should be placed on the infant’s chest and the other pad on its back. This is known as anterior posterior placement. On an adult, AED pads should be placed […]
Can you use an AED (automated external defibrillator) on an infant? Yes, you can! Not only that, instead of using adult pads, there are specially-made pediatric pads just for use on a child or infant in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). These pediatric pads are smaller than adult pads. They also deliver a lesser energy level […]
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Automated external defibrillators (AEDs, AED Machines, etc.) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are used in giving first aid to a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). With sudden cardiac arrest the victim suddenly collapses, losing consciousness, ceasing to breathe, and losing their heartbeat. SCA can happen to any person at any time and […]