The Defib Centre News Site

Warning signs of cardiac arrest in athletes!

2011-09-05T06:49:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-08-22T06:49:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-02T05:23:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-13T06:35:00.000-07:00

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

2011-04-11T08:28:00.000-07:00

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'

2011-04-05T06:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-25T09:01:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-24T09:07:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-01T05:35:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-28T06:30:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-23T05:34:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-17T09:06:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-14T05:49:00.000-08:00

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)

2011-02-01T05:31:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-01T05:25:00.000-08:00

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)

2011-01-30T06:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-27T05:51:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-22T08:51:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-19T06:29:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-12T07:31:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-05T05:45:00.000-08:00

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!

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

2010-12-23T09:16:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-20T07:44:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-17T05:47:00.000-08:00

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.

2010-12-14T06:07:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-10T06:21:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-08T07:41:00.000-08:00

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

2010-12-01T05:29:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-28T05:43:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-20T05:21:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-18T06:30:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-17T06:52:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-14T05:51:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-14T04:38:00.000-08:00

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)

2010-11-11T05:43:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-02T06:54:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-27T07:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-21T07:41:00.000-07:00

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 )

2010-10-19T07:47:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-15T07:13:00.000-07:00

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...

2010-10-15T02:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-12T06:46:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-10T08:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-02T13:59:00.000-07:00

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

2010-10-01T09:45:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-14T06:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-06T02:43:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-02T08:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-31T06:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-30T03:47:00.000-07:00

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)

2010-08-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

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

2010-08-25T08:26:00.000-07:00

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)

2010-07-07T13:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-06T13:50:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-03T02:53:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-28T23:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-22T13:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-08T01:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-04T08:55:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-02T06:11:00.000-07:00

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

2010-06-01T01:42:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-18T23:29:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-16T14:23:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-12T23:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-12T12:40:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-11T00:36:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-10T13:40:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-10T09:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-08T11:38:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-05T01:40:00.000-07:00

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)

2010-05-05T01:36:00.000-07:00

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

2010-05-04T23:42:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-29T02:33:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-23T01:13:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-21T14:25:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-19T12:51:00.000-07:00

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.

2010-04-16T01:57:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-13T14:02:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-10T02:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-07T14:26:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-06T14:07:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-05T14:12:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-02T02:31:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-01T08:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-01T08:37:00.000-07:00

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!

2010-03-29T02:20:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-27T01:10:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-26T13:58:00.000-07:00

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

2010-03-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

£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!

2010-03-25T11:47:00.000-07:00

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!