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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
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…
AED with a Dead Battery Won’t Save Lives – AED Maintenance Tips
Imagine this It’s late, and weirdly quiet; the grocery store you’re at is about to close and…
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,…
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…