Can Cardiac Arrest Be Prevented?
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States every year, but there are a lot of things you can do to prevent it before it occurs. If you have a personal or family history of heart disease—including coronary artery disease, being overweight, or hypertension—or even if you have no risk […]
Why Is Mouth-to-Mouth No Longer Recommended?
While mouth-to-mouth breaths have been included in CPR guidelines since the 1960s, overwhelming evidence suggests that bystander mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may do more harm than good. If you’re new to CPR or curious about how long training takes, this CPR training guide gives a helpful overview of what to expect. There are three main reasons for […]
The Most Important Maryland AED Requirements
The state of Maryland has AED requirements that affect schools, swimming pools, dental offices, and any facility that wishes to acquire an AED. Understanding Maryland’s automated external defibrillation requirements will help you stay in compliance with the law and be prepared to save a life. Good Samaritan Protection According to MD Cts & Jud Pro […]
Is It Safe to Play Sports with a Heart Murmur?
A heart murmur—the swishing sound of turbulent blood flow in the heart—may sometimes be detected during a sports physical exam and introduce doubt as to whether you should continue to play sports. The answer to the question, “Can you play sports with a heart murmur?” depends on: Whether the murmur has been present from birth […]
Complete AED Requirements for Federal Buildings
In 2001, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States developed guidelines for the design of public access defibrillation programs in federal buildings, based on recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Red Cross (ARC). While having a PAD program is not […]
Oregon AED Requirements You Should Know
AED requirements in Oregon state that an automated external defibrillator (AED) must be placed in certain facilities, including schools, swimming pools, health clubs, dental offices, and places of public assembly. Oregon state AED law also provides immunity protection to certain people involved in the provision of automated external defibrillators. It’s important for the owners, managers, […]
What’s the Best Automated External Defibrillator for a Hospital?
Hospitals, by law, are required to keep automated external defibrillators (AEDs) onsite for professional and public use. As explained by the American Food and Drug Administration[mfn]fda.gov[/mfn] (FDA), hospitals are one of the places where public access AEDs are kept. Trained medical professionals like emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics will usually rely on professional-grade manual […]
Best Automated External Defibrillators for a Boat
Most boats have a life preserver on board to rescue a crew member from drowning, but other emergencies—including sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)—can also happen while you’re out at sea, which is why it’s so important to have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on board. In the United States alone, around 1,000 cardiac arrests occur every […]
3 Common Heart Disease Symptoms in Men
Heart disease is the cause of death for 1 in 4 men in the United States, but due to a lack of familiarity with the symptoms, it’s possible that many men have heart disease (or may be at risk of heart disease) and not even know it. Becoming familiar with the most common heart disease […]
30 Key Cardiac Arrest & AED Statistics to Know
Cardiac arrest statistics reveal that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) continues to be a major cause of death and permanent disability in the United States and around the world, despite the availability of AEDs and widespread CPR training. Being aware of the most recent statistics and factors that affect survival rates can help you to be […]