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…
Easy Ways to Earn Your Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
BLS, also known as Basic Life Support, is an important qualification for healthcare professionals that equips them…
Police- Our Nation’s Fastest, Most Underutilized First Responders
The following article is a guest authored by our partner and friend Brandon Griffith, Sheriff’s Deputy for…
How Long Does a Heart Attack Last? Recognize & Respond Quickly
Heart attack is a leading cause of death in the United States, and, like Sudden Cardiac Arrest,…
Monophasic vs. Biphasic AED Shocks — Learn the Difference
The terms Monophasic and Biphasic refer to two different shock techniques that can help save a person’s…
Employee Spotlight: Avive Sets Sail with Topher Croddy
Topher Croddy is the newest member of Avive’s Business Operations team where he serves as the VP…
Virginia SB 1453: AED Requirements Accelerate in VA Schools
Virginia is the latest state to strengthen its AED requirements in schools. The state recently passed a…
Why The Access To AEDs Act, Championed by Damar Hamlin, is Such a Big Deal
Last week, on March 29th, Florida representatives introduced the Access to AEDs Act, a bipartisan bill to…
Nearly All New York Gyms Required to Have AEDs as New 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.
BLS vs CPR : The Main Differences
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.