Cardiac Arrest & CPR Education

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, at any age, without warning. These blogs explain what happens during an arrest, why CPR and early defibrillation work together rather than separately, what CPR certification actually involves, and how to build and maintain the skills to respond. Geared toward first-time responders, workplace first-aid teams, and CPR instructors alike.

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December 03, 2023 by Russ King

Empowering Bystanders with AEDs

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are important to have in communities for several critical reasons:

December 01, 2023 by Russ King

Shocktober

"Shocktober" is a clever play on words, combining "shock" (referring to the action of defibrillation) and "October" (the month). In relation to AEDs.

November 28, 2023 by Russ King

If there were an AED in every community.

If there were an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in every community in North America, several positive outcomes could be expected:

November 23, 2023 by Russ King

In a cardiac arrest situation

In a cardiac arrest situation while you are waiting for fire, or paramedics to arrive, it's crucial to take immediate action to maximize the chances of survival.