Month: March 2015
Are you a CPR instructor, a safety manager/consultant, or have you just purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) and want to learn how to use it? There are many options to choose from and, depending on your situation, one option may be better suited to your needs than another. Responding to a rescue is not something you do every day. When called upon to use an AED, the situation is going to be stressful. Having a sense of familiarity with the equipment will alleviate some of the anxiety and can also streamline the process. Successfully treating cardiac arrest comes down …
UK-based EasyJet Airlines has chosen the Defibtech Lifeline VIEW AED with the TSO battery configuration as the AED to be carried on board their aircraft and at their corporate offices. EasyJet is the United Kingdom’s largest airline by number of passengers carried. Defibtech is already the AED of choice for Delta, Air France, Thai Airways International, and Etihad Airlines. Defibtech AEDs have also been deployed at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and at Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain. EasyJet has chosen the Lifeline VIEW as it is simple to use, compact, lightweight, rugged, and allows for easy stowage in overhead bins. The Defibtech Lifeline VIEW is the first and only AED …
Ohio’s legislature has amended an act regulating the use of AEDs. The bill was signed into law last December and will go into effect on March 23rd, 2015. The act summary states “any person may perform automated external defibrillation (AED) and that training in AED and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is recommended but not required.” The amendment also provides “qualified immunity from civil liability to premises owners and other persons involved with automated external defibrillator placement and use.” Additionally the new law “modifies the standards that must be met by a person possessing a defibrillator by requiring that the person encourage …
West Virginia has joined the growing list of states to enact a law making CPR training mandatory for high school graduation. Governor Earl Ray Tomblin signed the bill at a special ceremony in Charleston attended by American Heart Association staff and board members. The bill is called “CPR in Schools” and will facilitate a new generation of potential life savers. West Virginia is now the 21st state to effectuate a law making CPR training mandatory for high school graduating students. We need more states to follow suit. Other states requiring CPR training for graduation are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Georgia, …
Are you considering a career as a CPR Instructor? Have you recently gotten your CPR Instructor certification? Are you currently certified to teach CPR? Are you looking to upgrade your existing CPR manikins? What are the differences between manikins? What makes each one special? Which manikins best fit my budget? What, if any, is the trade-off between quality and quantity? How the heck do I choose the right manikin? Many questions, and there are many answers. There are a multitude of CPR manikins and numerous CPR manikin manufacturers. Each manikin has its own distinct features making it more appropriate for certain venues. …