With more than 10.000 out-of-hospital arrests happening each year in the U.S., Americans slowly but surely understand the importance of CPR training and AED use. With such frightening numbers in mind, larger companies are adopting a conscious stance to equip the working places of their employees with AEDs, besides first aid kits for a basic…
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A cardiac arrest episode is a condition where the heart stops beating completely or has a highly irregular rhythm. Because of this, blood doesn’t circulate through the body, leaving every vital organ without oxygen. This condition, if left untreated, can leave the patient with permanent damage and lead to death. The treatment plan for cardiac…
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Let’s dig deep into the latest AED technology and what it means for you. The automated external defibrillator is most widely known for its shock delivery and its contribution to saving lives. Though providing life support is its basic function, technological developments have led us into a new era where AED offers much more than…
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Let’s take a look at the importance of CPR certification for family members with disabilities and how you can be prepared to help them. According to CDC data, about 61 million, or 26% of adult Americans, have some form of disability. In addition, 11.5% of this demographic has heart problems. Conclusively, understanding the importance of…
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