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Learn why CPR is critical in emergencies and how it can save lives. Discover 10 reasons why CPR certification is essential for anyone looking to make a difference.

AED signage is critical in emergencies. Learn the general requirements, state laws, and best practices for AED placement to ensure quick access during a cardiac emergency.

Learn how to safely use an AED on someone with a pacemaker. Follow the correct steps for placement, CPR, and defibrillation to save lives during a cardiac emergency.

Rhode Island’s new law requires 911 operators to be trained in T-CPR, empowering them to guide callers in performing CPR during emergencies. Learn how this legislation saves lives.

Are AEDs required in gyms? Read about the new Connecticut AED law that requires health clubs to have an AED on premise.

Learn the difference between cardioversion and defibrillation. Discover how these life-saving procedures treat arrhythmias and help restore normal heart rhythm during medical emergencies.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere - including the ski chairlift.

Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) is a signed medical order instructing the doctor not to do CPR in an emergency. Read here to understand how DNR works.

Texas' new AED law (SB199 & HB786) removes civil liability for AED users, simplifies requirements for businesses, and ensures 911 dispatchers are trained to guide bystanders through AED use during emergencies.