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What Is A DNR?
Certain people have a do-not-resuscitate medical order, commonly known as a DNR. It is important to know what a…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
The Ultimate Guide to the Mediterranean Diet for Optimal Heart Health
If you have ever been curious about following a heart healthy diet, you likely have heard of…
How to Determine If Someone Is Unresponsive & What To Do
Imagine walking through the grocery store and seeing someone fall to the ground. Do you know how…
EMS Week – Insights from 2021
As EMS Week begins, the information in the 2021 ESO Fire Service Index Report is of great…
Chain of Survival
Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when the heart stops functioning and is one of the leading causes of death in…
AED Business Regulations Under Tennessee Good Samaritan Law
Don’t Let the Legal Jargon Scare You: Business Owners in Tennessee Are Encouraged to Acquire and Use…
Congratulations to our Winter 2021 Scholarship Winner!
EMT, aspiring half-marathoner, and President of the Girl Up and SoBear Activities Clubs, Savannah Doelfelis a neuroscience major who hopes to…
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?
Discover the causes of cardiac arrest in children and infants and how to prevent this life-threatening condition with our detailed article.
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,…