Author: Micah Bongberg

Chief Commercialization Officer

The Bystander Effect

What is the Bystander Effect?

The bystander effect refers to a psychological phenomenon in which individuals are less likely to offer assistance…

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CPR vs. AED Training: What’s the Difference?

Each day in the U.S., over 1,000 people suffer from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Of those, only 10% survive. It’s…

AED Rescue Kit - What are Universal Precautions?

Universal Precautions: Understanding Their Purpose and Importance in Healthcare

Working in a hospital setting is not an easy job. There are endless precautions to take, terms…

When Not to Use a Defibrillator: Do’s and Don’ts of Using an AED

When To and When Not to Use an AED: Do’s and Dont’s of Using a Defibrillator

Knowing when not to use a defibrillator is just as important as knowing how to use an AED, and…

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Chain of Survival

Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart stops functioning and is one of the leading causes of death in…

Peytons Law

Peyton’s Law Passed in Pennsylvania

MEDIA RELEASE THE PEYTON WALKER FOUNDATION HAILS PENNSYLVANIA’S ENACTMENT OF “PEYTON’S LAW” TO COMBAT SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST…

women are 27% less to receive cpr

Why Women Less Likely to Get CPR From Bystanders

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) saves lives! In fact, besides using an Automated External Defibrillator, CPR is one of the…

Why Is Maintenance of AED Important

AED with a Dead Battery Won’t Save Lives – AED Maintenance Tips

Imagine this It’s late, and weirdly quiet; the grocery store you’re at is about to close and…

AED-Good Samaritan Laws Protect Rescuers

The Law Protects AED Rescuers

Did you know that the law actually encourages lay people and bystanders to perform CPR and to…

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4 Reasons AEDs Aren’t Everywhere

I asked Dr. Asif Ali, a renowned cardiologist in Texas, “Where should AEDs be placed to improve survival…