AEDs & CPR


Ohio Expands Students' Ability to Earn Industry-Recognized Credentials

The 49 additional credentials can guide career-based program development and help students prepare for Ohio's in-demand jobs and careers, according to the state Department of Education.

Most American Workers Unprepared for Workplace Cardiac Emergencies

"The data suggests these untrained employees may be relying on their untrained peers in the event of an emergency, leaving employees with a false sense of security that someone in the workplace will be qualified and able to respond, when that is clearly not the case," said Dr. Michael Kurz, M.D., co-chair of AHA's Systems of Care Subcommittee.

L&I Seeking 2017 Governor's Lifesaving Awards Nominations

The nominee must have performed "hands on" aid in saving a life and, for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and those in similar professions, the lifesaving action cannot have been part of their normal job responsibilities; it must have been above and beyond the call of duty.

"If a bystander is not trained in CPR, then the bystander should provide hands-only CPR. The rescuer should continue hands-only CPR until an automated external defibrillator arrives and is ready for use or EMS providers take over care of the victim."

Encouraging Hands-Only CPR

A study published in Circulation last year found that CPR knowledge and confidence to use hands-only CPR can be increased through large-scale community training.

"The Colorado Convention Center is a great venue," said Dan McNeill, director of professional development at ASSE. "We

ASSE's Mile High Moment

This could be the most consequential annual conference for the society in many years.

FDNY Adds 171 EMTs to Its Ranks

Fire Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro presided over the Feb. 8 ceremony. "A sick call, a fire, a patient in cardiac arrest, an injured child or a woman in labor – no matter the situation, FDNY members work together, side by side, to care for their patients," he said.

AEDs should be easily accessible and continuously monitored and maintained to ensure constant readiness. (Physio-Control photo)

A Safety Plan for a Silent Killer

Following a five-step plan helps you design a program to protect your team from sudden cardiac arrest.

When a defibrillator has shocked the patient, it’s important that the emergency services are called, even if the heart

Your Heart: The Differences Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and a Heart Attack

Eating healthy, regularly exercising, and generally looking after the body are the best ways to reduce your chances of suffering a heart attack or an SCA.

An emergency involving a cardiac arrest or stroke may require a team with advanced life support providers and equipment or may need to be directed to a hospital that is specially equipped for that particular emergency.

A Standardized Process to Determine Appropriate and Effective Placement of Automated External Defibrillators

The new tool is an innovative, standardized method of determining the most effective placement of these necessary devices.

L&I Lifesaving Award Nominations Open

All workers who are covered by the state workers' compensation system or a self-insured employer are eligible to be nominated. The nominee must have performed "hands-on" aid in saving a life.

By continually raising awareness of the AED program, organizations reinforce a commitment to safety among employees. (American Heart Association photo)

Working Against Time: Nine Steps to Implementing a Successful AED Program

Setting up an AED program takes planning but is not difficult. Here are the key steps to implementing one within the workplace.

Some are not aware that state-level Good Samaritan protections have advanced considerably over the years.

CPR and AEDs—Two Important Acronyms for Your Workplace First Aid Program

There are still scenarios where the AHA strictly recommends conventional CPR.

Figure 1. Organizations that create a culture of safety by incorporating senior leaders, a facility coordinator, an emergency response team, and the general workforce into their emergency response plans have a much higher rate of success when responding to emergencies.

Is Your Emergency Response Plan a Living System or Just Gathering Dust?

Use these practical tips and best practices to create and maintain an effective emergency response plan. Frequent practice drills are essential.

When securing first aid instructors, it is highly recommended you engage certified instructors who have real-world response experience.

First Aid Readiness: Information, Preparation, Assessment, and Response

With such a broad description for OSHA first aid compliance, the responsibility of defining the various components of first aid response and preparedness lies solely on the employer.

Stryker Buying Physio-Control for $1.28 Billion

Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Stryker Corporation has agreed to acquire 100 percent of the stock of Redmond, Wash.-based Physio-Control International, Inc. in an all-cash transaction.

With the passage of S.B. 658, an informed plaintiff’s attorney will be able to lodge a very credible argument that the onus placed upon AED owners to qualify for Good Samaritan protection is no longer significant.

New California AED Laws: Bull Rush From the Bear State?

With the passage of S.B. 658, an informed plaintiff’s attorney will be able to lodge a very credible argument that the onus placed upon AED owners to qualify for Good Samaritan protection is no longer significant.

Knowing the correct steps to take in those critical first moments of an emergency can mean the difference between life and death," said Dr. Eunice "Nici" Singletary, M.D., co-chair of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) First Aid Task Force and chair of the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council

New First Aid and CPR Guidelines: Step In to Save a Life

The latest CPR guidelines highlight how quick action, proper training, use of technology, and coordinated efforts can increase survival from cardiac arrest.

FDNY Answered Record 1.7 Million Emergency Calls in 2015

There were 59 fire deaths in 2015, the second-fewest for NYC since accurate record keeping began in 1916. New York City now has gone an unprecedented 10 consecutive years with fewer than 100 fire deaths annually.

All batteries, regardless of the type, discharge over time and need to be replaced or recharged.

SCA Signs Often Missed, Study Finds

The authors reported that warning symptoms frequently occur prior to sudden cardiac arrest, but most are ignored.

The LifeVest defibrillator has received FDA approval for use by children who weigh at least 41 pounds and have a chest size of 26 inches or more, about the size of an average 8 year old. (Zoll photo)

LifeVest Defibrillator Approved for Pediatric Use

"Doctors now have important information that may help them safely prescribe this life-saving device to young patients who may benefit from the device," said Dr. Vasum Peiris, M.D., MPH, chief medical officer of Pediatrics and Special Populations in FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

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