Reports
Bystander CPR During Covid-19: Survey
Introduction Survival from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) largely depends on the prompt actions of bystanders to intervene…
AED Units: So Simple that Children Can Use Them?
When a teacher at Georges-Vanier high school in Montreal suddenly lost consciousness, it was not the school nurse or…
AED And CPR On Pregnant Women: How to Perform
Maternal cardiac arrest, when pregnant women suffer from Sudden Cardiac Arrest, is a large and growing problem in…
The Cost of Life
“A nearly persistent vegetative state that will require full-time care for the remainder of his life.” This…
How Big is the AED Shortage?
Early defibrillation has been touted in the medical community as the most critical factor in the survival…
AEDs in Fitness Facilities Save 9 out of 10 Victims
In an 18-year study published in the European Society of Cardiology Congress, physicians estimate that the probability of…
AEDs Save Lives – We Just Need More of Them
In a cardiac arrest, timely intervention is crucial. In an Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA), survival…
SCA Awareness and Messaging Study: Creating a Culture of Action
Written By: Mary M. Newman, President & CEO of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is…
New York 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.
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…