Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the United States alone, approximately 250,000 people die every year from SCA, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, more people die each year from SCA than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, auto accidents, AIDS, firearms, and house fires combined. SCA also affects many young people. Approximately 10 percent of SCA events occur among people less than 40 years of age.

SCA is a life threatening condition that can be treated successfully through early intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, advanced cardiac life support and hypothermia.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Is your AED ready to save a life?

Defibrillator Investigation Returns Shocking Results

"Outdated AEDs are not able to provide shock treatment during an emergency. After learning this fact, the Newsplex discovered its devices were expired. However, our expired kit is not alone. Outdated units are common; just as milk has an expiration date, so do AEDs."

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For more information on maintaining your AED according to all mandates please contact:
AED Authority @ 888.970.7799
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