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Rhode Island Now Requires All 911 Operators to be Trained in Providing CPR Instructions Over the Phone
If you have never been in the unfortunate situation of having to call 911 for a medical…
New Connecticut AED Law Requires Health Clubs to Have an AED
According to the Red Cross, “Sudden Cardiac Arrest is among the leading causes of death in the…
New Texas Legislation Leads the Way Into the Future of AEDs
On September 1, 2021, a pioneering Texas law regarding AEDs came into effect. The new law (SB199)…
What Is A DNR?
Certain people have a do-not-resuscitate medical order, commonly known as a DNR. It is important to know what a…
What Is Janet’s Law Compliance?
Janet’s Law requires New Jersey public and non-public schools to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator (AED) to save…
AED Business Regulations Under Tennessee Good Samaritan Law
Don’t Let the Legal Jargon Scare You: Business Owners in Tennessee Are Encouraged to Acquire and Use…
Congratulations to our Winter 2021 Scholarship Winner!
EMT, aspiring half-marathoner, and President of the Girl Up and SoBear Activities Clubs, Savannah Doelfelis a neuroscience major who hopes to…
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Scholarship Winner!
We were extremely impressed with the number of creative submissions we received for the Fall 2020 Avive…
Florida Revises School AED Statutes
Taking effect July 1, 2020, the “Zachary Martin Act” unanimously passed in the Florida House and Senate…
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Shockable vs. Non Shockable Heart Rhythms
To shock or not to shock? That is the question for your AED. In fact, that is exactly what…
What is AED Certification?
AED certification is a document that signifies a person has been trained to use an AED to save a life. Having CPR/AED certification can empower and prepare you to help respond in a time of crisis where seconds matter.
BLS vs CPR : The Main Differences
Being BLS certified or CPR certified looks great on a resume, but the primary benefit of both types of training is that they prepare you to save a life! You never know when or where Sudden Cardiac Arrest will strike.
Types of Defibrillator – Overview & Uses
Defibrillators are critical tools for doctors and surgeons, often crucial in helping to restart a patient’s heart….
ACLS vs. BLS – What’s the Difference?
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are techniques used to help save lives…
New Maryland Law Aims to Improve AED Access
On April 21, 2022, the Maryland legislature signed into law House Bill 836 (“HB 836”), also called…
Socioeconomic Factors Impact Bystander CPR & AED Use
Why Poorer Communities Struggle with Bystander CPR and AED Use A recent study published in the American Heart Association’s…
Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR): Meaning, Challenges & Outcomes
For people who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the first line of help is often the person…
Study Indicates AEDs are Saving Lives in Schools
Placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools is an efficient way to curb out-of-hospital sudden cardiac…
AED Signage Requirements and State AED Laws
When a cardiac emergency happens, bystanders need to take immediate action by calling 911, initiating CPR, and…