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What Is an AED and How Does It Save Lives?
Every second counts when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a crucial tool to help restart the heart and save lives. But what exactly is an AED, and why is it so effective? Understanding its purpose and function can empower individuals to take action in emergency situations.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack: What’s the Difference?
When someone collapses unexpectedly, bystanders often assume it's a heart attack. However, it could be something far more serious—sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Though both conditions involve the heart, they are vastly different in causes, symptoms, and required emergency responses
Why You Need an AED After a Heart Attack: Protecting Your Heart's Second Chance
If you've survived a heart attack, you might feel like you're out of danger regarding cardiac emergencies. However, the reality is that having expe...
The Unexpected Guardian: Why You Need A Home Defibrillator
As a homeowner, you’ve likely invested in various safety measures – smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers, and security syste...
Warning Signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In recent years, the emphasis on Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) education has highlighted the critical importance of the immediate response window for...
The HEARTS Act Signed into Law: Paving the Way for Safer Schools
On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed the Cardiomyopathy, Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R. 6...
The HEARTS Act: A Landmark Step Towards Saving Lives in Schools
On December 10, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed the Cardiomyopathy, Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act (H.R. 6...
The Critical Need for AEDs in High Schools: Protecting Your Students and Staff
As school administrators and superintendents, your top priority is ensuring your students’ and staff’s safety and well-being. While you likely ofte...
AED Purchase Planning: How Many for Your Facility Do You Need?
When you're getting ready to make an AED purchase, knowing the precise number of defibrillators to have readily available in a facility is a crucia...
Warehouse Safety Training: The 4 Worst Mistakes To Make
“__ Days Since Last Accident” We’ve seen these signs in a warehouse setting often enough to know that if it’s been a very long time between acciden...
How to Keep Athletes Safe During Sports Practice
Sudden Cardiac Arrest episodes have occurred more frequently over the past few years. Not a week goes by without you hearing a report about profess...
How To Use The ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator
The ZOLL AED Plus defibrillator is an outstanding option among our many medical devices at AED.US that could save a life during sudden cardiac arre...
