Wednesday, 27 October 2010

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

Thursday, 21 October 2010

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

Tuesday, 19 October 2010

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 )

Friday, 15 October 2010

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.

Friday, 1 October 2010

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!