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5 Ways EMS Providers can Find Support
While the 8 o’clock chorus of applause that spread throughout my neighborhood in March, April, and into…
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…
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…
COVID-19 and the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The damaging effects of COVID-19 are not restricted to the lungs. New information indicates that both the…
College EMS: Widening the Scope of Practice
Alongside his role as an EMT on the Swarthmore EMS squad, Chris Gaeta is also the Director…
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…
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…
Easy Ways to Earn Your Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
BLS, also known as Basic Life Support, is an important qualification for healthcare professionals that equips them…
Police- Our Nation’s Fastest, Most Underutilized First Responders
The following article is a guest authored by our partner and friend Brandon Griffith, Sheriff’s Deputy for…
How Long Does a Heart Attack Last? Recognize & Respond Quickly
Heart attack is a leading cause of death in the United States, and, like Sudden Cardiac Arrest,…
Monophasic vs. Biphasic AED Shocks — Learn the Difference
The terms Monophasic and Biphasic refer to two different shock techniques that can help save a person’s…
Employee Spotlight: Avive Sets Sail with Topher Croddy
Topher Croddy is the newest member of Avive’s Business Operations team where he serves as the VP…
Virginia SB 1453: AED Requirements Accelerate in VA Schools
Virginia is the latest state to strengthen its AED requirements in schools. The state recently passed a…
Why The Access To AEDs Act, Championed by Damar Hamlin, is Such a Big Deal
Last week, on March 29th, Florida representatives introduced the Access to AEDs Act, a bipartisan bill to…
Nearly All New York Gyms Required to Have AEDs as New 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.
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.