Best AED for Construction Teams & Contractors
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is essential for construction teams and contractors. Construction employees and contractors are at risk of going into sudden cardiac arrest due to overexertion, extreme temperatures, and electrocution, and a shock from a portable defibrillator can often reverse the fatal arrhythmia that caused the arrest. An AED guides the rescuer through […]
Can You Use Child AED Pads on Adults?
Can you use child AED pads on an adult? The question comes up fairly often. For instance, what if your adult pads are about to expire and you’re left with just your pediatric set? Or what if your only set of adult pads failed during a cardiac emergency (such as by not adhering to the […]
What’s the Best AED for a Ski Resort?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is an essential piece of equipment for a ski resort. In fact, AEDs are one of the main reasons that ski resorts have maintained such good results with cardiac arrest patients[mfn]pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov[/mfn] on the slope. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best device for your facility? […]
AED Location Requirements
Choosing an optimal location for your automated external defibrillator (AED) is critical. AEDs only save lives when they are easy to find and can be used within 3 minutes of a collapse. The survival rates for cardiac arrest decrease by 10% for each minute that passes without emergency medical treatment. Furthermore, very few patients can […]
Guide to AED Service Requirements
A familiarity with AED service requirements is essential for anyone who owns or manages a portable defibrillator. Proper servicing ensures that the AED is always operable at a moment’s notice; it also helps to ensure that you get the maximum lifespan from your device. Certain aspects of AED service may also be required by law […]
AED Pad Placement Guide
Proper AED pad placement is essential for ensuring that the defibrillator works correctly in the case of sudden cardiac arrest. It also helps to prevent undue harm to the patient. Correct AED pad placement varies between children and adults, though, and some unique situations require adjustments to the general rules. Adult Pad Placement Your defibrillator […]
Hands-Only CPR vs Traditional CPR
Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation was introduced in 2008 as a way to get lay people to act immediately upon witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Now, more than 10 years later, research shows that this might actually be the best course of action for untrained bystanders. To be better prepared to face an emergency, we’ve prepared […]
A Complete Overview of AED Maintenance Requirements
AED maintenance requirements vary from state to state, and it’s essential to know what you’re required to do in order to remain compliant when owning one of these medical devices. Cardiac arrest victims’ chances of survival depend on the device functioning properly. To keep your AEDs emergency-ready and legally compliant, be sure to review the […]
Choosing the Best AED for a Hockey Rink
Does your hockey rink have an automated external defibrillator (AED) at the ready? The highly aerobic nature of hockey[mfn]ncbi.nlm.nih.gov[/mfn] presents heightened cardiac risks, and that’s just one of the reasons why every facility needs a portable defibrillator. The question is how to choose the best AED for your hockey rink. We’ve created this guide to […]
The Best AED for a Tennis Club
Tennis clubs host players of all ages and fitness levels, and the rigorous activity can place tremendous stress on the heart. For this and other reasons, every tennis facility should have an automated external defibrillator (AED) on site. We’ve created this guide to highlight the most important AED features and to present our recommendation for […]