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
A brief introduction to understanding sudden cardiac arrest, automated external defibrillators, and public access defibrillation programs. Please Introduction-to-SCA-AEDs-and-PAD-Programs to…
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 woman. 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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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.
CPR vs. BLS: What’s the Difference?
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.
FDA Announces AED Shortage – What This Means & Why It’s a Big Deal
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions have impacted the production of goods across…
Types of Defibrillator – Overview & Uses
Defibrillators are critical tools for doctors and surgeons, often crucial in helping to restart a patient’s heart….
How the Good Samaritan Law Encourages Citizens to Perform CPR & Save Lives
Imagine sitting in a restaurant and enjoying a tasty meal when a man at the next table…
ACLS vs. BLS – What’s the Difference
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are techniques used to help save lives…
New Maryland Law Aims to Improve AED Access
On April 21, 2022, the Maryland legislature signed into law House Bill 836 (“HB 836”), also called…
ICD vs. Pacemaker: What’s the Difference?
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers are both medical devices that treat irregular heart rhythms, known as…
What CPR Stands For & How To Perform It
What is CPR? The American Heart Association has identified CPR as an essential link in the chain of…
High-Quality CPR: Overview & Components To Measure It
What is High-Quality CPR? High-quality CPR is cardiopulmonary resuscitation that meets performance metrics set by international resuscitation…
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