AED Professionals Blog
Learn about Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), AEDs, bleeding control kits, evacuation chairs and more with the AED Professionals Blog.
The short answer: No—if you use an AED in good faith to help someone you reasonably believe is in cardiac...
The quick version: All 50 states and the District of Columbia have Good Samaritan laws that protect people who use...
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is engineered so that anyone — trained or not — can use it in a...
Vigorous exercise raises the short-term risk of sudden cardiac arrest, which makes gyms and fitness centers higher-risk environments by nature....
If you have shopped for lifesaving equipment, you have probably seen the terms used interchangeably and wondered about the real...
Buying an automated external defibrillator (AED) is only half the job. Where you put it determines whether it can actually...
Illinois is one of the more proactive states when it comes to automated external defibrillator (AED) access — and as...
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is only as reliable as the consumables inside it. The unit itself can last 8...
Each year, roughly 365,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside a hospital in the United States, and about 10,000...
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) does not only happen to older adults. Each year, more than 23,000 children in the United...
An educational guide for healthcare, education, public safety, and workplace decision-makers on how selecting the right protective gloves improves safety,...
When a cardiac arrest happens, everything changes in a matter of seconds. Whether it occurs in a hospital, a manufacturing...
Opioid overdoses continue to devastate communities across the United States, affecting not only individuals but workplaces, schools, and public spaces....
As soon as emergency medical services (EMS) arrive, the priority shifts to facilitating a smooth handoff. Your responders should provide...
Retirement homes and assisted living facilities are trusted with the care of one of the most vulnerable populations: older adults....
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are essential life-saving tools designed to restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
When emergencies strike, seconds matter. Choking is one of the leading causes of accidental injury and death, particularly among young...
The opioid crisis continues to impact communities, workplaces, schools, and public safety agencies across the United States. From prescription misuse...
Correctional facilities operate in an environment where security and safety must work in perfect balance. While routine operations may feel...
As students and staff return to school each year, there's one topic that deserves just as much attention as lesson...
Every day, millions of people rely on buses, trains, and subways to get to work, school, or home. Public transportation...
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It can occur without warning and in...
In emergency response, preparation is everything. Firefighters, paramedics, and law enforcement officers are called into situations where the environment can...
As firefighters, you are trained to respond to emergencies where every second matters. Whether it’s a house fire, a motor...
In public spaces across the country, from schoolyards to community parks and outdoor workplaces, emergency preparedness has become a growing...
When a severe allergic reaction strikes, having the right emergency medication on hand can mean the difference between life and...
As summer temperatures rise, so do the risks to your automated external defibrillator (AED). Whether it’s kept in a vehicle,...
From office towers to university dorms, high-rise buildings play host to thousands of people every day. Whether you're a facilities...
The survival rate for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the US is very low, only 8%-10%, according to the National Institute...
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a critical emergency aid tool for healthcare facilities, schools, churches, and other organizations. Maintaining...
If someone is choking, you have just minutes to clear the obstruction before the situation becomes critical. While the Heimlich...
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a critical emergency aid tool for healthcare facilities, schools, churches, and other organizations. Maintaining...
When using an AED on an infant under one year of age it’s crucial to use pediatric AED pads designed...
Maintaining consistent, high-quality compressions manually can be physically demanding and difficult, especially during long transport times or complex rescues. This...
Learn how the T-Ring Finger Tourniquet provides quick, painless bleeding control for finger injuries—an essential first aid tool for workplaces,...
When medical emergencies occur, every second counts. Cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest are two critical emergencies with distinct symptoms. Respiratory...
Inadequate ventilation can have severe consequences, including brain injury or death.This is where the EOlife X Ventilation Feedback Device comes in—a groundbreaking...
When emergencies strike, every second counts, especially in the event someone goes into Sudden Cardiac Arrest(SCA), where the heart suddenly...
How to apply a windlass tourniquet correctly Tragic events in recent years have led to an increase in demand for...
Why Law Enforcement Should Have AEDs? When someone experiences Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), the initial action most people take is...
