The importance of AED’s (Automated External Defibrillator’s) According to the WHO (World Health Organization), coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming
Introduction: Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), which causes more than half of all cardiovascular related deaths, can be regarded as a common massive global public health
Introduction: This study sought to identify the availability of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools in the region served by West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS
The Food and Drug Administration added automated external defibrillators (AED) to its list of medical devices in short supply. The AED supply disruption reflects both surging demand
Clinics caring for Black versus White cardiac arrest patients have significant differences in quality, resources, and patient case mix. Accounting for differences in clinic characteristics between
For some people at high risk of cardiac arrest, having an AED can provide peace of mind and might help save their lives. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-arrhythmia/in-depth/automated-external-defibrillators/art-20043909
Basic life support (BLS) courses for laypersons, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, is known to improve outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac events. We asked medical students to
To increase the functionality of AED, strict and reasonable guidelines may be helpful. The article outlines the guidelines for managing registered AED in South Korea.
This study aimed to assess the trend of the maintenance status and usability of public automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Public AEDs installed in Seoul from
Sudden death in young athletes is a rare but always dramatic condition. Unlike all other rare diseases, the estimate of its real incidence is made
Illinois health clubs could be liable if staff does not use an automated external defibrillator (AED) when needed, according to a May 19 ruling by
Introduction: Early defibrillation within minutes increases survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). However, early defibrillation is often not achieved even though automated external defibrillators (AEDs)