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AED with a Pacemaker: Can You Use a Defibrillator on Someone with a Pacemaker?
People with pacemakers implanted in their chests can experience cardiac arrest, too. You can use an AED…
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…
Cardioversion Vs Defibrillation: Everything You Need to Know
Cardioversion and defibrillation are both treatments which treat abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias. Arrhythmias can occur in…
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?
Do Not Resuscitate Orders & How They Work Certain people have a do-not-resuscitate medical order, commonly known as a…
CPR Vs. AED Training: What’s the Difference?
Life is full of surprises, it pays to be prepared! Each day in the U.S., over 1,000 people suffer…
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…
What are Universal Precautions?
Working in a hospital setting is not an easy job. Working with patients can be dangerous if…
When Not to Use a Defibrillator: Do’s and Don’ts of Using an AED
Knowing when not to use an AED is just as important as knowing how to use one, and where…
What Are the Key Differences Between Infant, Child, and Adult CPR?
Do you know the differences between infant, child, and adult CPR? The American Heart Association (AHA) conducts…
Mediterranean Diet for Heart Health
If you have ever been curious about following a heart healthy diet, you likely have heard of…
ICD vs. Pacemaker: What’s the Difference?
Guide Sections: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers are both medical devices that treat irregular heart rhythms,…
What CPR Stands For & How To Perform It
What is CPR? The American Heart Association has identified CPR as an essential link in the chain of…
High-Quality CPR: Overview & Components To Measure It
What is High-Quality CPR? High-quality CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation that meets performance metrics set by international resuscitation…
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Defibrillation is the only therapy to treat someone in cardiac arrest. Every minute that a person in…
New Study: Race & Socioeconomic Standing Affect Bystander CPR & AED Use
Outcomes for victims of cardiac arrest in Black, Latinx, and poorer communities lag A recent study published in the…
Hands-Only CPR: What It Is & How To Perform It
Imagine being out enjoying a day at the mall when you suddenly hear someone scream. You turn…
Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) After Cardiac Arrest: An Overview
Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) is a technique that is sometimes used after cardiac arrest to lower a patient’s…
What is the Bystander Effect?
The bystander effect refers to reluctance by witnesses to help a person in distress such as a…
Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR): Meaning, Challenges & Outcomes
For people who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the first line of help is often a bystander,…
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…
10 Reasons Why CPR is Important
CPR is a critical life-saving procedure. Being CPR certified means you know how to quickly and properly administer…
AED Signage Requirements: State AED Laws
When a cardiac emergency happens, bystanders need to take immediate action by calling 911, initiating CPR, and…
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