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Maryland's Elijah Gorham Act (HB 836) mandates AEDs in public schools for sports injuries. Learn about the challenges, benefits, and need for simplified AED regulations.

Pacemakers vs. ICDs: Learn how implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers treat heart arrhythmias, the key differences, and their benefits in maintaining heart health.

Learn CPR: Discover what cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is, how to perform it, and how it can double or triple survival chances in cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).

Learn the importance of high-quality CPR and how it improves survival rates. Understand the key components and steps, including compression depth, rate, and the role of AEDs.

Learn about wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs), a lifesaving device for people at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Discover how they work, their benefits, and who may need one.

Discover how race & income impact Bystander CPR/AED Use. Learn how CPR training & AED awareness can bridge the gap & strengthen the chain of survival.

Learn how to save lives with hands-only CPR. Discover why this simple technique increases survival chances in cardiac arrest emergencies and how anyone can perform it.

Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) can help improve outcomes for cardiac arrest survivors. Learn how cooling the body after resuscitation reduces brain damage and improves recovery.

The bystander effect can delay life-saving action in medical emergencies. Learn how the diffusion of responsibility, fear, and misinformation prevent intervention during Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).