Warning signs of cardiac arrest in athletes!

http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2011/September/sudden-cardiac-death-in-young-athletes.aspx

Take a look at the simple warning signs which should get the alarm bells ringing and the victim sent off for investigation before its possibly too late.

This football club was ready to buy an AED when a player had a heart attack.

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/junior-footballer-on-life-support-after-chest-knock-triggers-heart-attack-20110822-1j5d2.html

HeartSine shortlisted for UK National Business awards 2011!

We are extremely proud to announce that HeartSine Technologies, for whom we are the main UK distributors have been shortlisted for the UK National Business Awards 2011.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness/national-business-awards/8675693/Companies-do-battle-for-business-Oscars.html

This is a testament to the innovation and technology found in their products, particularly the HeartSine Samaritan 500P automated external defibrillator (AED) which, with its CPR monitoring and feedback capability is unique in the current AED market. See link for more details: 

http://www.thedefibcentre.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=3&cat=1&page=1

Newsroom article, ILM courses include Leadership Training, Management Training, Career Development, Skills Development, Strategic Leadership & Vocational Qualifications

With one in five people knowing someone in the workplace who has had a heart attack and less than 30% of companies holding an AED, its not surprising that over 66% of employees would like their employers to have an AED in the workplace. Newsroom article, ILM courses include Leadership Training, Management Training, Career Development, Skills Development, Strategic Leadership & Vocational Qualifications

BBC News - St John Ambulance on how to use a defibrillator

BBC News - St John Ambulance on how to use a defibrillator Breakfast tv this morning and well worth watching. Some valuable points plus our 500P unit assists you greatly with the delivery of CPR.

BBC NEWS | Health | Work stress 'increases heart attack risk'

BBC NEWS Health Work stress 'increases heart attack risk' A significant increase in the risk of a heart attack in the office, absolutely better get an AED close by.

Councillors turn down 'idiot-proof' defibrillator - in case they are sued if patient dies | Mail Online

Councillors turn down 'idiot-proof' defibrillator - in case they are sued if patient dies Mail Online
How absolutely bonkers! No one has ever been litigated against for using an AED as they are completely safe and save lives!

iafrica.com | health | health news | Sex puts strain on heart

iafrica.com health health news Sex puts strain on heart

2.7 times freater risk of having a heaert attack during or just after sex! Thank goodness the brothels in Switzerland are equipped with HeartSine AED`s.

AEM: Most people unwilling to use automated external defibrillators

AEM: Most people unwilling to use automated external defibrillators

Not surprising to read these statistics but disappointing considering just how safe an simple they really are to use. There needs to be a public awareness campaign!

Cycling Through Congested Road May Lead To Sudden Heart Attack | TopNews United States

Cycling Through Congested Road May Lead To Sudden Heart Attack TopNews United States

Even cycling carries a risk!!!

The DIY shock treatment that can kick-start a stopped heart | Mail Online

The DIY shock treatment that can kick-start a stopped heart Mail Online Nice well rounded article about George Bests younger brother who survived because of an AED located in a Blackpool hotel

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

Only 28% of people surveyed knew what an AED was and were prepared to use it. This is why its necessary for an AED and CPR training programme to be established Nationally.

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

This highlights the need for screening of all young athletes. At less than £50 per person surely its a no-brainer?

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)


How great is this. A life saved in a bingo hall by an AED!

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

More heart attacks likely if your team loses, surprisingly more so in women!!

Scientists unlock the 'gates' on sudden cardiac death (w/ Video)

Scientists unlock the 'gates' on sudden cardiac death (w/ Video)
This video offers some insight into the mechanism and identifies drugs which increase the risk of arrest three fold!

Public defibrillators reduce cardiac deaths | abc7.com

Public defibrillators reduce cardiac deaths abc7.com

A well rounded story incuding compelling facts and figures about the value of AED`s

Boy's heart stops at school, survival "miraculous" | kvue.com | KVUE News | Austin, TX | Breaking News

Boy's heart stops at school, survival "miraculous" kvue.com KVUE News Austin, TX Breaking News

BBC - A redundant village phone box gets a defibrillator

BBC - A redundant village phone box gets a defibrillator

Excellent! I have asked BT to help support us put AED`s in others!

New Bill Would Mandate CPR Training For High School Grads - WABI TV5

New Bill Would Mandate CPR Training For High School Grads - WABI TV5

What a fantastic initiative. How I would love this for the UK!!!!

Linden Foods and HeartSine reveal £12m investment plans - The Irish Times - Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Linden Foods and HeartSine reveal £12m investment plans - The Irish Times - Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Fantastic news!! £2 million to be invested i life saving AED`s. If only the UK government would make the same investment in public access defibrillator availability!!

High school students should learn CPR, American Heart Assn. says - latimes.com

High school students should learn CPR, American Heart Assn. says - latimes.com

And here in the UK too. Any social philanthropists able to help fund the initiative?

After freak accidents, parents renew call for school defibrillators - CNN.com

After freak accidents, parents renew call for school defibrillators - CNN.com
Commotio Cordis strikes again. How sad there was no AED available for this young man, his life might have been saved!