Guides
The What, When, Where, Why & How of AEDs
Many questions arise when it comes to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In this guide, we seek to…
AED Emergency Action Plan for Gyms and Athletics
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in exercising athletes. Every facility, school, and club…
How To Do CPR: Step By Step Guide
Steps On How To Do CPR On A Person Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause…
The Ultimate AED Unit Pediatric Electrode Pad Guide
Everything you need to know about pediatric AED pads, pad placement, and which AED models offer the…
Semi-Automatic vs. Fully Automatic AEDs
In an emergency, there are multiple types of bystander responses. Watch and panic, assume someone else will…
Implementing a PAD Program
A comprehensive buyer’s guide to setting up a Public Access Defibrillation program. Please Implementing-a-PAD-Program to read full report.
Introduction to SCA, AEDs, and PAD Programs
The report below will provide you with a brief introduction to understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest, AEDS (automated…
AED Unit Upgrades
In order to keep AEDs in proper working condition and in keeping with regulatory requirements, AED manufacturers…
Sex and the Heart
Understanding the disparity in CPR response rates between men and women. Female Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims are…
Time SCA Occurs is Changing
How the time of SCA has shifted and the potential impact on survivability. Could shifts in the…
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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
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…
What is AED Certification?
AED certification is a document that signifies a person has been trained to use an AED to save a life. Having CPR/AED certification can empower and prepare you to help respond in a time of crisis where seconds matter.
BLS vs CPR : The Main Differences
Being BLS certified or CPR certified looks great on a resume, but the primary benefit of both types of training is that they prepare you to save a life! You never know when or where Sudden Cardiac Arrest will strike.