Getting citizen scientists to map AEDs
Getting citizen scientists to map AEDs Wouldn’t it be great if every time someone noticed an AED in public or in a business or shop, they registered…
Tag: COVID-19
How much do we rely on volunteers?
How much do we rely on volunteers? A month out from the Tokyo Olympics, 10,000 volunteers quit their posts. COVID-19 had already pushed the Games out by…
Cost effectiveness of public access defibrillation
Cost effectiveness of public access defibrillation During our recent conversation, economist Dr Anthony Ockwell talked about the importance of public access defibrillation when it comes to saving…
Hidden risks of cardiac arrest
Hidden risks of cardiac arrest While sudden cardiac arrest happens quickly, it is often preceded by a longer period of warning symptoms. Last week, University of Notre…
AEDs need to be connected
AEDs need to be connected Our own Scott Casey wrote recently about the future of AEDs (automated external defibrillators). He predicted that patient outcomes could be improved…