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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ICD vs. Pacemaker: What’s the Difference?
Guide Sections: Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICD) and pacemakers are both medical devices that treat irregular heart rhythms,…
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…
Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Defibrillation is the only therapy to treat someone in cardiac arrest. Every minute that a person in…
New Study: Race & Socioeconomic Standing Affect Bystander CPR & AED Use
Outcomes for victims of cardiac arrest in Black, Latinx, and poorer communities lag A recent study published in the…
Hands-Only CPR: What It Is & How To Perform It
Imagine being out enjoying a day at the mall when you suddenly hear someone scream. You turn…
Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) After Cardiac Arrest: An Overview
Targeted Temperature Management (TTM) is a technique that is sometimes used after cardiac arrest to lower a patient’s…
What is the Bystander Effect?
The bystander effect refers to reluctance by witnesses to help a person in distress such as a…
Telecommunicator CPR (T-CPR): Meaning, Challenges & Outcomes
For people who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the first line of help is often a bystander,…
Study Indicates AEDs are Saving Lives in Schools
Placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools is an efficient way to curb out-of-hospital sudden cardiac…
10 Reasons Why CPR is Important
CPR is a critical life-saving procedure. Being CPR certified means you know how to quickly and properly administer…
AED Signage Requirements: State AED Laws
When a cardiac emergency happens, bystanders need to take immediate action by calling 911, initiating CPR, and…
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