Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Maintenance Checklist
So, you have invested in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for your school or business. Now what? Your AED equipment is just like any other electronic, digital, or mechanical equipment on location. It needs occasional inspections and diagnostics to make sure it is functioning properly. And, occasionally, replacement parts are in order. Besides recommending (or […]
Heart attack vs. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Do You Know the difference?
We’ve heard alot about heart attacks, but not as much about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) incidents. So what’s the difference? It’s a big one, and the SCA Foundation uses some memorable imagery to help us keep them straight: HEART ATTACK: A ‘PLUMBING PROBLEM’ — The Person is Awake and the Heart is BeatingHeart attack (the medical term is […]