Boy fights for life after hockey puck hits him in chest stopping his heart | Mail Online

Boy fights for life after hockey puck hits him in chest stopping his heart Mail Online

Commotio Cordis. Unlucky to be struck in the wrong place at the wrong time, yet lucky they had an AED at hand to save him!

HeartSine Technologies Wins 2010 Aisling Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business

HeartSine Technologies Wins 2010 Aisling Award for Outstanding Achievement in Business

This is the company that make our AED`s. Innovators and carers, brilliant.

First of automatic external defibrillators delivered to police

First of automatic external defibrillators delivered to police

If only this was regarding Reading UK and not Reading USA. I got quite excited when I read the headline!

LIFE-SAVING equipment is to be rolled out to rural communities in Gloucestershire.

LIFE-SAVING equipment is to be rolled out to rural communities in Gloucestershire.

A really nice idea but the Resuscitation guidelines and British Heart Foundation wont support AED`s in locked cabinets because it slows down response time! Someone should tell them.

BBC News - Lifesaving lessons offered at Heathrow airport

BBC News - Lifesaving lessons offered at Heathrow airport

Excellent idea. Rapid instruction for rapid deployment of AED`s especially where they can be found..... in an airport.

Call for defibrillators to be installed nationwide - Story - Lifestyle - 3 News

Call for defibrillators to be installed nationwide - Story - Lifestyle - 3 News

A story of recognition from the UK which could be equally applicable to the UK

Group wants all local middle & high school students certified in CPR

A great initiative that I would like to see adopted here in the UK.
Group wants all local middle & high school students certified in CPR

Possible Consequences of Unhealthy Weight Loss | Slimming Pills Reviewed

Too rapid a weight loss can lead to a sudden cardiac arrest. A good excuse not to diet too hard.
Possible Consequences of Unhealthy Weight Loss Slimming Pills Reviewed

AED Defibrillator use against a heart attack

YouTube - Stop Motion Defibs for Dummies
A short video made by my son to highlight the effect of stress on the heart and the value of an AED in the office. Cracking Gromit!

INDEPENDENT online

Why is it that a supermarket in Malta leads the UK by having a defibrillator available for its customers and staff but Tesco, Sainburys and others wont! If you know of someone having a cardiac arrest in a supermarket, please get in touch!
INDEPENDENT online

School Programs for Cardiac Arrest Saving Lives - Yahoo! News

Any social philanthropists out there willing to help fund a school education programme here in the UK. Its brining about great results in The States with survival rates in schools going yo from 5% to over 35%. That equates to a lot of lives saved.

School Programs for Cardiac Arrest Saving Lives - Yahoo! News

Get in touch!

Defibrillators: Now you can start a heart | Mail Online

Defibrillators: Now you can start a heart Mail Online
Nothing really new here but good to see The Daily Mail endorse the use of AED`s by the public.

Kingston Board of Health considers legal action against gym - Kingston, MA - Wicked Local Kingston

Kingston Board of Health considers legal action against gym - Kingston, MA - Wicked Local Kingston
This gym owner faces being sued by the local Health Board for not complying with legislation on AED placement. He says to purchase one is too expensive! I hope the fine costs him considerably more! What price a life?

Watford teacher's thanks after staff revive him after suffering a heart attack (From Watford Observer)

Watford teacher's thanks after staff revive him after suffering a heart attack (From Watford Observer)
A really nice story of a teacher saved by an AED used by one of his former pupils. The school had been donated the AED only 9 months before. Every school should have at least one AED.

More AEDs ASAP! | The College Voice

More AEDs ASAP! The College Voice Only 2 AED`s on their US campus, thats 2 more than most UK colleges have!

Harrill says lawsuit about saving children

A warning here! The school had an AED but it was locked away and this womans son died of a cardiac arrest because it was inaccessible. How tragic!
Harrill says lawsuit about saving children

Video Miguel Garcia Injury Cardiac Arrest

Rapid access to CPR and an AED saved this footballers life.
Video Miguel Garcia Injury Cardiac Arrest

The Payson Roundup / Bystanders can cut death rate from cardiac arrest with CPR

A good summary of events regarding early defibrillation by an AED and quick CPR. Instead of waiting on average 11 minutes for a trained paramedic to deliver a shock, by which time it is generally much too late.
Bystanders can cut death rate from cardiac arrest with CPR

Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire | Traffic wardens to carry lifesaving equipment

A great initiative! The least favorite of public servants could now be the most desired person on the scene if you have a heart attack. Give all wardens AED`s!
Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire Traffic wardens to carry lifesaving equipment

YouTube - Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

New Resuscitation Guidelines for the use of CPR and an AED suggest 100 compressions per minute, same beat as `Staying Alive`. Watch it and embed! The titles appropriate too!

YouTube - Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive ( 1977 )

Type 2 diabetes increased risk for sudden cardiac death in patients after MI

Type 2 diabetes increased risk for sudden cardiac death in patients after MI

Candidates for at home AED`s?

12-year-old who collapsed is in stable condition at Cook Children's | Health | Dallas-Fort Wo...

12-year-old who collapsed is in stable condition at Cook Children's Health Dallas-Fort Wo...

This is a great story of how immediate CPR saved the life of a child. It highlights the importance of learning the skill and the need for screeening of young people to identify potential congenital anomalies which predispose to sudden cardiac arrest.

HeartSine Technologies Honored With Belfast Ambassador Award at Belfast Business Top 50 Event

HeartSine Technologies Honored With Belfast Ambassador Award at Belfast Business Top 50 Event

The Defib Centre researched the AED market and chose HeartSine, looks like others see their potential too!

Ryanair charged ill passenger for tea and biscuits as he feared heart attack - Herald Scotland | News | Home News

Ryanair charged ill passenger for tea and biscuits as he feared heart attack - Herald Scotland News Home News
Not only a charge for the tea, but they didnt even have an AED on the plane!!! How irresponsible!

Health News - Research Shows Light-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption Associated with Lower Sudden Cardiac Death Among Women

Health News - Research Shows Light-to-Moderate Alcohol Consumption Associated with Lower Sudden Cardiac Death Among Women

Good news, I hope it applies equally to men!

Airport passengers taught to save lives | News

Airport passengers taught to save lives News

London Ambulance Service say just 5 minutes training on an AED can make a real difference in saving a life! Fantastic! Now they`re getting out there and showing people how to do it. This initiative should be taken nationwide!

Air pollution linked to deadly cardiac arrests | Reuters

Air pollution linked to deadly cardiac arrests Reuters

More air pollution equals more cardiac arrests means inevitably more fatalities. Curb pollution, more AED`s, less deaths.

YouTube - Heart Machine Saves Gym Member

At 28 years old and working out in a gym, this guy didn't expect to have to be saved by an AED. Thank God they had one!
YouTube - Heart Machine Saves Gym Member

British Heart Foundation - Defib research

Over half of the British public are not interested in lifesaving equipment! Nearly 50% think its someone else's job to use it.
British Heart Foundation - Defib research

HeartSine Donates AEDs to Kentucky Schools - PR Newswire - sacbee.com

As if proof were needed that AED`s are essential to save the lives of youngsters, not just the elderly.
HeartSine Donates AEDs to Kentucky Schools - PR Newswire - sacbee.com

Aeds ? The Liability Myth | Saftey Manuals Online

The legal threshold for having an AED is much lower than you might think. You are more likely to be sued if you dont have one!
Aeds ? The Liability Myth Saftey Manuals Online

Lingerie model Hayley Crook died of sudden adult death syndrome as she slept | Mail Online

SCA can occur anytime and with anyone, how desperately sad to loose someone so young with no known health issues.
Lingerie model Hayley Crook died of sudden adult death syndrome as she slept Mail Online

Lifeline for Stourton (From Salisbury Journal)

What an initiative!! Every village should have this lifeline available.
Lifeline for Stourton (From Salisbury Journal)

Boards shun call for heart machines in public places - The Scotsman

With all the positive evidence showing the great value of AED`s in public places, less than 25 % of suggested sites have access to them and those that do were not provided by the NHS! Why do they not get the priority they deserve for such a relatively small investment?
Boards shun call for heart machines in public places - The Scotsman

Collapse of elderly man in Malton street sparks medical response questions (From Gazette & Herald)

This really annoys me! By standers wanted to help, thought there was an AED in Morrison's supermarket (which there should be in every supermarket!), there wasn't. The emergency services took 22 minutes to arrive and the man died! Wheres the public access defibrillator, where?

Collapse of elderly man in Malton street sparks medical response questions (From Gazette & Herald)

Scientists Identify Triggers Of Sudden Cardiac Death During Sleep

Scientists Identify Triggers Of Sudden Cardiac Death During Sleep

Quite a detailed report if read in its fullness but it may shine a light on the biggest cause of death in the UK.

CPR should be compulsory in high-school education - The Globe and Mail

Good article explaing why CPR training should be compulsory for school kids as it is in many countries already and an AED should be available.
CPR should be compulsory in high-school education - The Globe and Mail

Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire | Game of badminton turned into a fight for life

A man with no previous cardiac history is saved by bystanders using the sports centres AED.
Local news from Stafford and Staffordshire Game of badminton turned into a fight for life

A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest

Although a case study to rest a doctors knowledge. This is a rich source of quality information and once again emphasises the need for the AED to be an essential part of the first aid kit.
A Young Athlete in Cardiac Arrest

Citizen CPR campaign in push to save cardiac arrest victims - The Irish Times - Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Mostly about CPR but a great initiative in Ireland, we need something like this in the UK too!
Citizen CPR campaign in push to save cardiac arrest victims - The Irish Times - Fri, Jun 25, 2010

Ground Up Strength: Omega-3 Index and Sudden Cardiac Death

This useful study concludes that the increased intake of Omega 3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of death from sudden cardiac arrest.
Ground Up Strength: Omega-3 Index and Sudden Cardiac Death

A first city-wide early defibrillation project in ... [Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2010] - PubMed result

This new study once again reiterates the absolute value of having rapid access to AED`s by lay persons in the fight to save lives.
A first city-wide early defibrillation project in ... [Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med. 2010] - PubMed result

Anxiety Predictive of Long-Term Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Anxiety and not depression is linked to CHD, SO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS!!
Anxiety Predictive of Long-Term Coronary Heart Disease Risk

Thieves return heart machine - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

Thieves in Ireland recognise the importance of an AED/ defibrillator and return one they stole from a sports arena. Good on them!
Thieves return heart machine - National News, Frontpage - Herald.ie

AHA on Air Pollution and CVD

Air pollution is now responsible for potential heart disease and even mortality!!! Head for the countryside!
AHA on Air Pollution and CVD

13-year-old heart attack survivor doing quite well | St. Louis News, Weather, Sports | KMOV.com | St. Louis Weather, News and More | Reporters Blog

This is exactly why every school in the UK and everywhere should have an AED/ defibrillator!!! £1000 to save the life of a kid............. NO EXCUSES!!!!!!!!
13-year-old heart attack survivor doing quite well St. Louis News, Weather, Sports KMOV.com St. Louis Weather, News and More Reporters Blog

Dr. Dustin Ballard: CPR is the way to help someone stay alive - Marin Independent Journal

This article contains a wonderfully true quote that more people should embrace, using an AED / defibrillator is "easier than using a cell phone". Time to de-mystify and raise awareness of just how easy it can be to save a life.
Dr. Dustin Ballard: CPR is the way to help someone stay alive - Marin Independent Journal

RTÉ News: Waterford man died of cardiac arrest

The young are not immune to SCA and with cocaine use on the increase, AED`s should be in nightclubs, pubs, anywhere and everywhere!
RTÉ News: Waterford man died of cardiac arrest

SADS killed my daughter and sister, but I won't let it take my son | Mail Online

A compelling story of tragic loss and a mother determined to save her son from familial risk. The statistics of congenital heart anomalies is surprising and compounds the need for AEDS in schools.
SADS killed my daughter and sister, but I won't let it take my son Mail Online

3 students leap into River Clyde to save drowning woman after police REFUSE | Mail Online

Youngsters don't seem to have the inhibitions of the supposedly more mature professionals! Train them in CPR and AED use now for a new generation of confident and competent life savers!
3 students leap into River Clyde to save drowning woman after police REFUSE Mail Online

Tasburgh: Children buy lifesaving equipment - EveningNews24

Great story of a bunch of kids raising funds to buy their school am AED/ defibrillator. What a shame the government don't provide them as an essential part of the healthy school environment, along with CPR and AED training.
Tasburgh: Children buy lifesaving equipment - EveningNews24

Where are you most likely to survive a heart attack? You're better off in a Swiss brothel than a public building in Britain | Mail Online

This article appears in today's Daily Mail and came about thanks to the journalist reading an article written by The Defib Centre trying to raise awareness of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the tragic and unnecessary loss of life it causes. This is the start of a new campaign to raise that awareness more than ever, get AED`s placed in more strategic sites and even the home. The cost to the Government and the private sector is minuscule compared to other areas of far, far less worthy expenditures, lets hope those `in power` recognize that!
Where are you most likely to survive a heart attack? You're better off in a Swiss brothel than a public building in Britain Mail Online

Stressful jobs giving women heart disease | Mail Online

Historically men more than women suffer sudden cardiac arrest, does this mean that women might be catching up?
Stressful jobs giving women heart disease Mail Online

BBC News - Cycling paramedic begins trial in Salisbury

Last week I identified a defibrillator delivery on horse-back, this week its by bike!! Rapid access is everything no matter the mode of transport, get an AED there fast.
BBC News - Cycling paramedic begins trial in Salisbury

Business Matters North - 28/4/2010 digital edition

A newspaper article highlighting the `Country`s biggest killer` and how The Defib Centre is trying to tackle the problem (of SCA)
Business Matters North - 28/4/2010 digital edition

Motorcyclist Volunteers Come to the Rescue With HeartSine AEDs - Online Investment Community - World Market Media

What a great idea. HeartSine AEDs chosen because of their simplicity of use, robustness and compact size.
Motorcyclist Volunteers Come to the Rescue With HeartSine AEDs - Online Investment Community - World Market Media

WOODFORD GREEN: Man thanks life-saving pub regulars (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Great story of a 54 year old saved by untrained regulars in a pub and the timely use of a defibrillator.

WOODFORD GREEN: Man thanks life-saving pub regulars (From East London and West Essex Guardian Series)

Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express | UK News :: Horse to become new mode of transport for ambulance crew

Heres a first........I think? I wonder if there are any other odd forms of transport kitted out with defibrillators?

Express.co.uk - Home of the Daily and Sunday Express UK News :: Horse to become new mode of transport for ambulance crew

Walter Peaston was dead for five minutes | The Sun |Home Scotland|Scottish News

This is the story of a retired GP who suffered a cardiac arrest whilst on a rowing machine in his local gym. Fortunately to other gym members knew CPR and the gym had an AED. This was used and saved the victims life.
Does your GYM have an AED? Better ask just in case!!!
Walter Peaston was dead for five minutes The Sun Home ScotlandScottish News

#1 Sudden Killer In Children – Death By Sudden Cardiac Arrest | Dr Oz

This story identifies the possible factors contributing to cardiac arrest in children and offers good guidance.
Sudden Killer In Children – Death By Sudden Cardiac Arrest Dr Oz

Life vest saves hearts - 4/21/10 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com

This is like wearing an AED, ready to defibrillate at any time. Worn by victims of a recent heart attack who are at higher risk of cardiac arrest.
Life vest saves hearts - 4/21/10 - Chicago News - abc7chicago.com

Abstract 2019: Untrained Volunteers Perform High Quality CPR When using an Automatic External Defibrillator with a CPR Voice Prompting Algorithm -- Abella et al. 116 (10016): II_437 -- Circulation

This paper supports the use of an AED by complete novices and shows that AEDs which have a CPR voice prompt such as the HeartSine 500P affords adequate guidance for CPR to be performed successfully. Once again the ease of use of an AED and their potential to save a life is shown!

Untrained Volunteers Perform High Quality CPR When using an Automatic External Defibrillator with a CPR Voice Prompting Algorithm -- Abella et al. 116 (10016): II_437 -- Circulation

Cardiac Defibrillators Market to Exceed $16 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Good news for business but even better news for the public as it means more AEDs to potentially save more lives.

Cardiac Defibrillators Market to Exceed $16 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

HeartSafe America: HeartSafe America; State of Oregon Senate Bill 556; AED, AEDs

This is the sort of Bill that should be passed in the UK too. Rapid access to AEDs everywhere there are more than 25 people at one time. Fantastic, the `drop and shock` 3 minute window of opportunity to save a life gets closer to reality!

HeartSafe America: HeartSafe America; State of Oregon Senate Bill 556; AED, AEDs

Medical News: AEDs Save Lives in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest - in Cardiovascular, Arrhythmias from MedPage Today

An excellent piece of up-to-date clinical research that shows definitively how AEDs really do really save lives and potentially lots of them, especially interesting is that lay-users had the highest rates of success!

Medical News: AEDs Save Lives in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest - in Cardiovascular, Arrhythmias from MedPage Today

Realistic expectations for public access defibrill... [Curr Opin Crit Care. 2010] - PubMed result

This is a synopsis of a report which supports the placement of AEDs in public places for rapid deployment as they save lives!!! Nice to see what is obvious stand up to critical research.

Realistic expectations for public access defibrill... [Curr Opin Crit Care. 2010] - PubMed result

British Heart Foundation - General Election 2010

The British Heart Foundation interviews the 3 main political party leaders and asks how they will tackle heart disease after the general election. Might their response affect the way you vote?

British Heart Foundation - General Election 2010

Fire chief saves coach at kids' basketball game | 6abc.com - 4/06/10 - Philadelphia News - 6abc.com

Simple story of a man who followed the voice prompts on an AED to save a mans life.

Fire chief saves coach at kids' basketball game 6abc.com - 4/06/10 - Philadelphia News - 6abc.com

Risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest look different by gender - latimes.com

Predictors of SCA are hugely valuable, unfortunately they are easier to spot in men than women.

Risk factors of sudden cardiac arrest look different by gender - latimes.com

New Explanation for Cardiac Arrest - insciences

Interesting insight into a genetic reason why some people may be predisposed to greater risk of cardiac arrest due to a protein anomaly

New Explanation for Cardiac Arrest - insciences

CTV Edmonton - Soccer dad's life saved by quick-thinkers, critical equipment - CTV News

This is a great story that highlights the value of having rapid access to an automated external defibrillator and being prepared to use one. With minimal or no training at all lives can be saved.

CTV Edmonton - Soccer dad's life saved by quick-thinkers, critical equipment - CTV News

CTV Edmonton - Soccer dad's life saved by quick-thinkers, critical equipment - CTV News

A great story of a mans life saved by sports spectator who performed cpr and used a life saving automated external defibrillator.


Soccer dad's life saved by quick-thinkers, critical equipment - CTV News

YouTube - Shocking 12 year olds!

My youngest son Finbar and his good friend Aleena show just how easy it is to save a life. As Finbar says "if a twelve year old can do it, so can you", absolutely right!
YouTube - Shocking 12 year olds!

Resuscitation Council (UK) statement on AEDs in locked cabinets

AEDs should not be in locked cabinets as it increases access time in those critical first few minutes after a cardiac arrest.
Resuscitation Council (UK) statement on AEDs in locked cabinets

Study Links Genetic Variation To Possible Protection Against Sudden Cardiac Arrest

These guys think they may have identified genes which protect against Sudden Cardiac Arrest, if that's the case they might be able to predict those most at risk, which is a great advance!

Study Links Genetic Variation To Possible Protection Against Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Should we Screen Healthy Children ? | the place where doctors blog

£100 for an ECG. What price can you put on a childs life? No brainer!
Should we Screen Healthy Children ? the place where doctors blog

The Ultimate Gift You Hope Never to Use!

If you are serious about saving a life or giving someone else the opportunity to do so then perhaps this is for you?

The Ultimate Gift You Hope Never to Use!

Football stadiums lack equipment to deal with heart attacks | The Sun |Woman|Health|Health|Dr Keith Hopcroft

The Northern Ireland initiative has to be expanded to the rest of the UK.

Football stadiums lack equipment to deal with heart attacks The Sun WomanHealthHealthDr Keith Hopcroft

Running and Coronary Calcium

There are some really counter-intuitive bits of research coming out lately, this is another piece. It seems that long-term marathon runners have a greater chance of `furring up` their coronary arteries! Read on!
Running and Coronary Calcium

Preventing Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths in Children

A nice story of success from a mother whose 11 year old son was saved by parents watching a sports match. Fortunately the facility had an AED at close hand.

Preventing Sports-Related Sudden Cardiac Arrest Deaths in Children

Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports - Drugs.com MedNews

This is a fairly comprehensive article on all aspects of sports safety but the need for trainers/ teachers/ coaches to be proficient in CPR and the use of an AED is paramount.
Safety Should Be Priority for Those Involved in Kids' Sports - Drugs.com MedNews

The Defib Centre Opens its Doors to Raise Awareness of the Tragic Loss of Life f by The Defib Centre

The word is spreading that The Defib Centre means business and is determined to get as many affordable, reliable and excellent HeartSine Aeds out there to save as many lives as possible. Driven by passion and not profit, were on a mission.

The Defib Centre Opens its Doors to Raise Awareness of the Tragic Loss of Life f by The Defib Centre

BBC News - Sports clubs offered life-saving defibrillator course

This is a fantastic initiative in Northern Ireland, lets hope it spreads throughout the rest of the UK and sports clubs everywhere have life-saving AEDs on site.

BBC News - Sports clubs offered life-saving defibrillator course

Defibrillators up survival rate

Same information as the article listed below, but in a more readable format.
Defibrillators up survival rate

NEJM -- Nationwide Public-Access Defibrillation in Japan

This massive study from the authoratative New England Journal of Medicine confirms that rapid access to an AED really does save lives.
As relevant in the UK as Japan, we just need more defibrillators!

NEJM -- Nationwide Public-Access Defibrillation in Japan

As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks | ScienceBlog.com

An obesity paradox. One would think that being obese would increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest! According to recent research, it seems quite the opposite. Underweight, normal and fat people are more at risk than obese ones!

Read on.................
As girth grows, risk of sudden cardiac death shrinks ScienceBlog.com

Teen Drug Use: Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome to Get High Kills Teens - ABC News

Another article highlighting the danger of inhaling recreatioanl drugs/ solvents and how they can lead to sudden cardiac arrest.

Teen Drug Use: Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome to Get High Kills Teens - ABC News

foodconsumer.org - Why Doctors Believe the “New” CCR Will Save Many More Lives than CPR…

Better than CPR the new CCR (continuous chest compressions) means no more mouth to mouth!
Better to try than leave to die! Watch the video.

foodconsumer.org - Why Doctors Believe the “New” CCR Will Save Many More Lives than CPR…

A new beat in heart research

Solving the mystery of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the discovery of certain mutated channels that allow ions to pass through membranes and the creation of an effective drug to counter the problem

A new beat in heart research

The Deadly Drugs under Your Nose: On the Street at Officer.com

Sudden sniffing syndrome with inhalent abuse. 55% of deaths are caused by sudden cardic arrest!

The Deadly Drugs under Your Nose: On the Street at Officer.com

Good news for coffee drinkers?

It seems that drinking coffee may offer some protection to the heart from arrhythmias!

Coffee and Arrhythmia Link

Federal Aviation Administration Selects Partners For Nationwide AED Program -- MINNEAPOLIS, March 5 /PRNewswire/ --

FAA chooses HeartSine AED`s above all others. 3000 to be placed over next 5 years. Read why!

Federal Aviation Administration Selects Partners For Nationwide AED Program -- MINNEAPOLIS, March 5 /PRNewswire/ --

If ever you wanted convincing of the value of an AED in a school then read this article

If ever you wanted convincing of the value of an AED in a school then read this article
In all honesty, they have expressed to us a million times that without this AED unit that Drew would have died,” he said. “There would not have been enough CPR that would have saved him. It was totally the AED union that the school had bought and was in place.”

in all honesty, they have expressed to us a million times that without this aed unit that drew

MOUTH-TO-MOUTH CPR STILL BEST FOR CHILDREN

The American Heart Association has recommended a "hands only" approach to CPR since 2008, emphasizing the importance of performing rapid chest compressions on victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
The group decided to nix the mouth-to-mouth portion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in part because studies show that it doesn't improve overall survival and, in part, to increase the odds that a bystander would perform any kind of CPR at all.
But a new study finds that the old-fashioned version of CPR is more effective at resuscitating children in cardiac arrest.
Japanese researchers examined the medical records of 5,170 youths aged 17 and younger who were treated by emergency medical personnel for an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Unfortunately, only 9 per cent of those children survived, and even fewer -- 3 per cent -- had a "favourable neurological outcome."
But the ones who got CPR from a bystander stood a much better chance of preserving their neurological function than those who didn't -- 4.5 per cent vs. 1.9 per cent, according to a report published online yesterday by the journal Lancet.
The researchers also found that conventional CPR was more likely to result in a "favourable neurological outcome" than compression-only CPR.
In their analysis, 7.2 per cent of children given chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth had a good outcome, compared with 1.6 per cent of kids who got compressions only.
In a commentary accompanying the study, Spanish researchers say the reason is probably that most cases of sudden cardiac arrest in children -- 71 per cent in the Japanese study and more than 90 per cent in other studies -- are probably caused by noncardiac events.

In such cases, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is helpful.
Only about a third of cases in adults are thought to have noncardiac origins. When cardiac arrest has a cardiac cause, either type of CPR works equally well.
They conclude that bystanders should continue to provide traditional CPR to children in cardiac arrest.

More defibrillators needed in sports stadiums

This article identifies the paucity of life saving automated external defibrillators (AED`s) in football stadiums. A venue with lots of people, lots of adrenalin and lots of potential for heart attacks.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8546070.stm

Ask your sports venue, football, rugby, tennis, golf, horse racing if they have an AED for the spectators as well as the players! This equally applies to music venues, night clubs and restaurants!

Why the home is the best place to have an AED

The Defib Centre considers the home is one of the most important places to have your own AED. If a cardiac arrest is witnessed  and you have rapid access to a defibrillator you are going to maximize the chance of survival.

Rationale and design of the Home Automatic External Defibrillator ...

Prostitutes who can mend a broken heart

Prostitutes in Switzerland's Lugano area are being taught to have a big heart for elderly customers.
They are being trained to use defibrillators to prevent clients with heart problems from dying on them, according to the UK Telegraph.
At The Defib Centre we identified workplace, homes and communities as sites for AED`s but had not considered the sex industry, food for thought!
Click the link below to read more.

Prostitutes who can mend a broken heart