AED
Our directory features many articles on Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), providing essential information for EMS professionals. Topics include proper AED usage, maintenance, and integration into emergency response protocols. Understanding the role of AEDs in cardiac arrest situations is critical for saving lives in the field. For more comprehensive knowledge, explore our cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) resources, closely related to AED application. Access these articles to ensure you are fully equipped to utilize AEDs effectively during emergencies.
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
While possible R-on-T phenomenon could induce cardiac arrest, treatment is the same: standard AHA protocols for VF arrest
Medical professionals lament how quickly ESPN cut away from the life-saving actions of medical staff after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
Preventing hypoxia with apneic oxygenation
The drone is designed to deliver an AED, a tourniquet and Narcan to 911 callers before ambulance units arrive
Providing accurate ventilations and oxygenation in concert with effective chest compressions and timely defibrillation contributes to saving lives in the BLS setting
A webinar will outline best practices following implementation of the integrated AED geolocation plan
A non-profit School Emergency Response Coalition is equipping students with life-saving emergency response training and equipment
Officials said ambulances equipped with AEDs are currently only required at some games in the state
Fire officials said fire engines are often the first emergency vehicle to reach someone in need
The Life EMS providers were presented with awards yesterday while being reunited with the patients they saved
St. Louis Blues Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a timeout and was revived by EMS personnel from both teams
County officials also credited enhanced first responder training, automated CPR devices and AED availability with the increased survival rates
The ad, which will air in the Pittsburgh market, features two emergency scenarios
A unique race between an ambulance and drone flying beyond the line of sight demonstrates what’s possible for emergency services in remote areas
Deputy Chief Bucky Buchanan said he appreciated witnessing the “chain of survival ... come to life”
Firefighter-Paramedic James Axiotis was off duty when he aided a police officer having a heart attack at the gym
A YMCA lifeguard and other staff member received Red Cross Lifesaving Awards for rescuing a swimmer who stopped breathing
Diffusing and debriefing lay responders can mitigate traumatic stress and reduce the risk of post-traumatic injury from the experience of performing CPR
Exploring non-affiliated emergency medical services eligibility for Assistance to Firefighters Grants
A Canadian cellular-connected drone trial resulted in a deployment policy change after the study showed significant time saved when using drones to transport AEDs
The $322,000 grant also will be used to send 55 firefighters and 10 officers to EMT and mass casualty incident response training
Dr. Gregory Stefano credited the Hiram EMS crew for playing a large role in saving the life of Frank Briggs
The $9,864 purchase included the new Physio-Control AEDs, carrying cases, pads for adults and children and an eight-year warranty on each device
Volunteer fire department president signed grant application for chest compression device that later saved his life
Citizens are the force multipliers of public safety, and have the potential to save lives before EMS arrives
A Canadian drone company finished phase one of a trial to determine if using drones can reduce response times when delivering AEDs
Act 7 requires PDE to provide a curriculum to schools to teach hands-only CPR, a no-breath, compression-only technique recommended by the American Heart Association for sudden cardiac arrests
The American Heart Association challenged high schools and colleges across Massachusetts to participate in this event to teach as many people in their community CPR
The registry is being created in coordination with the Berks County Department of Emergency Services
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