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Sudden Cardiac Death In Athletes – Causes & Prevention
Endurance exercise…you may hate it or you may love it, but its long term benefits are invaluable…
Congratulations To Avive’s Winter 2019 Scholarship Winner!
Avive would like to recognize each of our applicants for their achievements and thoughtful applications. We would…
Congratulations To The Avive Scholarship Winner Of Fall 2019!
Class President, Head Drum Major of her school’s marching band, and a member of an all-girls acapella…
ECG Screening For Athletes: A Practice Every Athlete Needs
Athletes are required to eat only the most nutritious meals, exercise for hours at a time, sleep…
Why Is Maintenance of AED Important? Problems with AED Machine
Imagine this: It’s late, and weirdly quiet; the grocery store you’re at is about to close and…
Effective Ways Of Fundraising For AED by NGOs
Have you ever wondered why defibrillators are locked in those glass cabinets? Other than to protect it from the…
Avive Welcomes Summer Interns!
For the first time ever, Avive Solutions is excited to welcome five incredible interns as they take…
AED Awareness In Schools: 6 Ways To Promote AED Education
During Nick of Time Foundation’s recent high school ECG screening event in Seattle, we had the opportunity to…
Athletic Trainer Builds AED Program
How Robbie Bowers Pioneered a Culture of AED Safety & Removed the Question of “What if?” from…
The Law Protects AED Rescuers
Did you know that the law actually encourages lay people and bystanders to perform CPR and to…
Demystifying Four Common AED Myths
Thanks to TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and Chicago Med, most people think of defibrillators as complex,…
4 Life-Saving Tasks Every Youth Coach Should Perform Today
As we’ve shared previously, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in youth sports,…
New York Law Embraces the Future
Effective May 22, 2023, New York State will require AEDs be placed in all health and fitness clubs with 50 members or more.
Why Colorado’s New Bill HB22-1251 is Major & Who Should Be Following Suit
The Importance of SCA Data Tracking On July 1, 2022, Colorado House Bill 22-1251 went into effect,…
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.
CPR vs. BLS: What’s the Difference?
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 & Why It’s a Big Deal
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions have impacted the production of goods across…
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…