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2020 AHA Updates on Maternal Resuscitation from Cardiac Arrest
Sudden Cardiac Arrest in pregnant women is a dangerous and complex condition owing to the presence of two…
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
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…
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,…
Employee Spotlight with Golda Cenadoza: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Welcome to our employee spotlight blog series, where we showcase the incredible individuals who contribute their expertise,…
How to Prevent Cardiac Arrest– 10 Preventative Actions to Safeguard Your Heart
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is an enormous healthcare problem, claiming the lives of over 350,000 people every…
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 in Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest
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…