I was recently asked “Who is qualified to perform routine inspections of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)?” My short answer is everyone and anyone but as with most things, there is room for an expanded discussion and some clarification. Bear in mind that there are validated reports that indicate that many AEDs may not be in […]
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Over 300,000 people suffer cardiac arrest each year in the United States. When you consider that a significant portion of each person’s week is spent in the workplace and the concentration of employees at a given business location, it is no surprise that a considerable portion of cardiac arrests occur while victims are at work.
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The question “Do automated external defibrillators (AEDs) require maintenance?” is universally responded to as yes from virtually any and every source of information available. Despite the universal recommendations, there are numerous reports that suggest that many AEDs may not be in a state of readiness for use in case of an emergency. The actual numbers
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When lives are at stake, high-quality emergency care training can make a difference! Cardiac arrest is an equal opportunity killer and can strike seemingly healthy individuals of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States,
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Sudden cardiac arrest can occur in victims of all ages at any moment anywhere in the world. Cardiac arrest is defined as the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease (About, n.d). This condition is often times fatal if swift and precise actions
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The short answer is no, not necessarily. The question “Do I need CPR training in order to use an automated external defibrillator?” is one that comes up frequently. The short answer is no but let’s take a closer look at this subject. It is entirely possible that because of a variety of reasons, many see
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