Public access defibrillation pros and cons
Public access defibrillation pros and cons Early defibrillation is a vital link in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest Chain of Survival. Studies like this one correlate chances of…
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How to find an AED when you need one
If you’re trying to help someone survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, you need an AED – that is, an automated external defibrillator. When the pads of an…
Seven reasons why AEDs aren’t used
In most cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, AEDs aren’t used. Why? AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator. By placing the pads of an AED on the bare…
In pursuit of better personal access to AEDs
We need better personal access to AEDs to address the massive gap in the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) chain of survival.
Public access defibrillators save lives. We need more.
The evidence is overwhelming that public access defibrillators save lives, and that more are needed.