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 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…
AED with a Pacemaker: Can You Use a Defibrillator on Someone with a Pacemaker?
People with pacemakers implanted in their chests can experience cardiac arrest, too. You can use an AED…
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