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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.
FDA Announces AED Shortage – What This Means For AED Supply
During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions impacted the production of goods across industries, and medical technology…
Types of Defibrillator – Overview & Uses
Defibrillators are critical tools for doctors and surgeons, often crucial in helping to restart a patient’s heart….
How the Good Samaritan Law Encourages Citizens to Perform CPR & Save Lives
Imagine sitting in a restaurant and enjoying a tasty meal when a man at the next table…
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…
ICD vs. Pacemaker: What’s the Difference?
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers are both medical devices that treat irregular heart rhythms, known as…
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…
Explained: The Power of a 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…
In Pursuit of AED Incident Data: Nick Bogle’s Story
Nick Bogle’s Story I first have to say that my story has nothing to do with anything…
What Are the Common Causes of Cardiac Arrest in Infants and Children?
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Understanding First Aid Training & Its Importance
First aid training is designed to teach people the basic principles and techniques to provide immediate help…
A Life Saved with the Avive AED® Ecosystem
Case Study The following blog discusses a cardiac arrest save with an Avive Connect AED® that happened…
Understanding the Difference Between Cardiac Arrest, Heart Attack, and Stroke
Cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke are three terms that are often used interchangeably despite the fact…
Employee Spotlight: Spearheading Innovation with Jimy Pesin
In the realm of innovation, there are individuals who not only contribute to the advancement of technology…
February 2024: State AED Legislation & the Future of SCA Prevention
In recent years, states across the country have made efforts to improve Sudden Cardiac Arrest prevention and…
Addressing Cardiac Arrest in 2024: Highlights from the CSRC Think Tank & Heart to Heart
We’re not even through the first month of the new year, and we’ve already garnered enough motivation…
5 Crucial Reasons Why You Need to Replace Your AED
As technology evolves and standards improve, there comes a time when all equipment needs to be replaced….
Employee Spotlight: Cultivating Growth with Mike Wittmann
Mike Wittmann is one of our Account Executives who has lead many company-wide sales initiatives since mid…
5 Key Features That Make an AED Easy to Use
AEDs, or automated external defibrillators, are lifesaving devices that analyze a person’s heart rhythm and deliver an…
The Evolution of CPR: Shift from Rescue Breaths to Hands-Only CPR
Created in the 1960s, CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a lifesaving technique that can help keep blood…
Challenging the Status Quo at 2023’s Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit
Our team had the privilege to attend the 2023 Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit (CASS) in beautiful San…
Ambulance Deserts & the Struggle For Timely Cardiac Arrest Intervention
People who live more than 25 minutes away from the nearest ambulance service live in what are…
The Shocking Truth: How Defibrillator Voltage Saves Lives During Cardiac Arrest
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a serious global health problem affecting around 3.8 million people each year, with…
Employee Spotlight: Ensuring Customer Success with David Liu
David Liu is the inaugural member of Avive’s Customer Success Team, where he has helped to lead…
Can Heat Stroke Cause Cardiac Arrest?
There’s a known connection between strenuous exercise and Sudden Cardiac Arrest, but where does heat factor in? …
4 States Introduce New AED School Laws in Fall 2023
Youth spend the majority of their time at school, as do the teachers and staff who support…
Athletic Trainers & AEDs: First Line of Defense for Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young Athletes
Introducing Mike Hopper, Head Athletic Trainer (AT) at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, TX and the…
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Child’s Sports Coach
About 60 million children and teens, from ages 6 to 18, participate in organized sports each year…
Advocating for Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness: A Soccer Mom’s Mission
On June 12, 2020, while on vacation with my extended family, I received news that enlightened me…
Employee Spotlight: Smooth Shipping & Receiving with Tony Luo
For this installment of our Employee Spotlight Blog series, we’re highlighting a member of Avive’s Manufacturing, Operations…
Signs & Symptoms Of Heart Failure Getting Worse
In a 2020 report, the CDC and the American Heart Association found that at least 6.2 million…
How To Renew CPR Certification Online – An Easy 5 Step Guide
Learning CPR can give you the power to save lives and make a huge impact in critical,…