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Having a health club AED emergency action plan isn’t just a good idea, but it could be a matter of life-and-death. Learn what makes a gym AED plan strong.

Discover essential mental health resources for EMS providers. Explore crisis hotlines, support networks, and tools to help first responders manage the challenges of their critical work.

Meet Connor Smith, the Fall 2020 Avive College Scholarship winner. Learn how his advocacy for Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness and his work with Simon’s Heart are saving lives.

The “Zachary Martin Act,” passed in 2020, ensures AED availability and CPR-trained staff at Florida school athletic events, providing rapid defibrillation to protect student-athletes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

“Peyton’s Law” aims to protect youth from Sudden Cardiac Arrest by promoting EKG screenings and educating parents about the importance of early detection. Signed into law in Pennsylvania to save young lives.

How to do CPR on a person? Read our guide to know the steps to perform chest compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Where do you place aed pads on a child? What age is it necessary to use the child AED pads? 100s of questions answered - the latest research!

COVID-19 is causing an alarming increase in cardiac injuries, with rising cases of sudden cardiac arrest. Learn how the virus and its treatments are affecting heart health and survival rates.

Explore the challenges and innovations facing collegiate EMS squads with Chris Gaeta, EMT and Director of Business Operations at the Journal of Collegiate EMS. Learn how these squads are shaping the future of pre-hospital care.