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Here is some interesting information on FDA approved AEDs and their usage in public locations. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
There is a number of patients that after being rehabilitated from ventricular fibrillation to normal cardiac rhythms by defibrillation-trained ambulance technicians (EMT-Ds) will refibrillate on the way to hospital. Related Article Tags: , , , ,
You never know when you'll be put in the situation of using an automated external defibrillator. It can happen to anyone, anytime. So it is better to be prepared. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time, no matter their age or health status. Schools need to be prepared to respond to cardiac events in the same way that they are able to provide emergency care for cuts, contusions, and burns. With early defibrillation through an on-site AED, the chances that a student or faculty member will survive a cardiac emergency are higher. Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
A new breed of automated external defibrillator hits the market, giving the reigns back to sudden cardiac arrest victims and their families. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Death is sometimes not an option. Not so for sufferers of heart disease, and more especially sudden cardiac arrest victims. If you're not familiar with portable defibrillators, you may be dicing with death... Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
You should never use a defibrillator on a heart attack victim. Learn why. And learn what ailment succums to defibrillation approx 75 per cent of the time. The answer might surprise you! Related Article Tags: , , , , ,
This article explains a few things about defibrillators, and if you're interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don't know. Related Article Tags: , ,
SCA stands for sudden cardiac arrest. SCA is a very frequent death causing condition. Learn more about sudden cardiac arrest here. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a new portable device that can be used at home in the event of cardiac arrest. This device sends a brief powerful electrical impulse to the heart and gives it back the normal rhythm, and a dying person could simply be returned to life. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
When it comes to be ready for an emergency case of a cardiac arrest, an automatic external defibrillator can make the difference between life and death. What would you choose? Related Article Tags: , , , , , , ,
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. When the heart beats too fast, it's called tachycardia. When it beats too slow, it's called bradycardia. An arrhythmia can also mean that your heart beats irregularly (skips a beat or has an extra beat). At some time or another, most people have felt their heart race or skip a beat. These occasional changes can be brought on by strong emotions or exercise. They usually are not a cause for alarm. Arrhythmias that occur more often or cause symptoms (see the box below) may be more serious and need to be discussed with your doctor. Related Article Tags: , , ,
One of the fastest growing trends in health and fitness today is the use of personal trainers. According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), for the first time, the number of students studying for ACE's Personal Trainer Certification Exam has surpassed that of those studying to be aerobics instructors. Even icons of American culture like Oprah have joined the trend with tremendous results. In 2005 she was selected by CBI (Club Business International) as January's fitness role model of the month. Related Article Tags: , ,
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