March 26, 2019 5:47 pm
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If you’re considering purchasing a new defibrillator to outfit your facility or to replace an existing unit, you may be wondering how you go about determining which AED is best suited for you and your facility. First, it’s important to have an understanding of the most important functions of an AED. These defibrillators assist both ordinary individuals and first responders in safely resuscitating victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) without the need for extremely complex (and expensive) medical training. The equipment functions by producing an electrical charge that resets a person’s heartbeat to its correct rhythm. AEDs have been around for quite some time, though the portable, easy-to-use versions are still a relatively new technology (only a few decades old).... View Article
August 29, 2018 4:51 pm
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When it comes to potentially life threatening situations, every second and minute counts. It is important for people with the proper training and knowledge to take immediate action to employ life-saving measures, especially if you will need to wait for emergency personnel to arrive. When ventricular fibrillation occurs, numerous studies have shown that the only effective treatment is prompt defibrillation. However, many people do not realize that defibrillation is only truly effective when administered within the first few minutes of an episode of sudden cardiac arrest. Again, every second and every minute count. Here is some information from a company specializing in AED sales in Lubbock, TX about the importance of early defibrillation. Survival rate research One study published in... View Article
August 17, 2017 2:11 am
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In a workplace, church or office, there are a number of safeguards in place in order to keep the environment as safe and orderly as possible. An office building might conduct monthly fire drills in order to keep employees prepared in the case of a fire, or a church might keep a first aid kit on hand in case somebody sustains a minor injury. Another common safeguard that can sometimes be overlooked is an automated external defibrillator (AED). While this might not be at the very top of the list of priorities within a workplace, it is nevertheless an essential piece of equipment to have available at a moment’s notice. Each year in the United States, over 350,000 people die... View Article
April 27, 2017 10:21 pm
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Sudden cardiac arrest can happen whether you have an underlying heart condition or never experienced a single problem in your life. Reports from the American Heart Association show that cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, and furthermore, people are shocked to find out that the survival rate for a cardiac event is less than 10 percent. With safety and this information in mind, let’s look at four good reasons to take advantage of new and used AED sales in Lubbock, TX: AEDs are lifesavers: The first thing to note is that having an automatic external defibrillator (AED) in your home or business can save someone’s life one day. This is why it’s a good... View Article
