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…
What is AED Certification?
If you saw someone suddenly collapse, would you know what to do? Even if you did know what to…
CPR vs. BLS: What’s the Difference?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life-Support (BLS) are similar types of training that can prepare you to save a life!…
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…
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…
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