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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death worldwide, with millions of people experiencing it each year. AEDs, or Automated External Defibrillators, are critical in treating SCA because they can deliver a life-saving shock within minutes of the onset of symptoms. This blog post will cover the basics of AEDs, including how they work, why they're important, and how to use them.
Read MoreThe importance of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in cardiac emergency response cannot be overstated. This powerful photo depicts a person using an AED to deliver life-saving defibrillation during a critical moment of a cardiac emergency. With a descriptive filename, alt text, and metadata that includes relevant keywords, this image serves as a powerful visual representation of the vital role of AEDs in saving lives during cardiac emergencies.
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Read MoreAll participants attending classroom training are required to have their own pocket resuscitation mask with single-use one-way valve.
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Read MoreCurtis’s first thought was, “Now that we’re getting an AED, we can workout so much HARDER!” I thought he should know that AEDs can’t cure rhabdomyolysis, but he was just too excited to hear me. Haha.
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