Month: May 2015
June 1-7 is National CPR/AED Awareness Week. During this week and throughout the month of June, AED Superstore would like to stress the importance of learning CPR and the use of AEDs. The American Heart Association® (AHA) has advocated the Hands-Only CPR™ method for nearly 10 years. This method has simplified the life-saving technique by placing emphasis on chest compressions and keeping the blood flowing to vital organs, especially the heart and brain. Without the complication of rescue breaths, which may cause some to hesitate, more potential rescuers are willing to attempt CPR. What if you could make Hands-Only …
June is National Safety Month, sponsored by the National Safety Council®! This year’s theme is “What I Live For” with a focus on emergency preparedness, slips, trips, and falls. In fact, the thought behind National Safety Month is being prepared for and preventing accidents, injuries, and death in the workplace, school, home, or anywhere. We and thousands of organizations throughout the country want to raise awareness of what it takes to prevent injuries and save lives. With an eye towards emergency preparedness, AED Superstore has not one, but two complete lines of First Aid Kits. We’ve got something for …
National EMS Week this year runs from May 17-23. This is the time when local communities and medical personnel come together to recognize and pay tribute to those who are on the frontline of providing medical services. Sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), this year’s theme is “EMS Strong.” EMS, emergency medical services, began back in 1973 with the passing of the Emergency Medical Systems Act. This Act established regional EMS systems through the administration of federal grants. The Act also listed 15 elements of a …
Every responder has one. Every responder needs one. You use it and throw it away. You get another one. How much thought goes into the purchase of a CPR Mask? What are the important facts behind the decision? Brand name, quality, familiarity, price point, and personal preference might be contributing factors. Let’s see if we can help clear up some of the differences between the various masks available. CPR masks are essentially the same across all manufacturers, but there are differences – some subtle, some major. The basic CPR mask is designed to protect the rescuer and to keep them …
It’s new, it’s ORANGE, and it’s available right now from AED Superstore! Cardiac Science is rolling out their Powerheart® G5 AED, and what an AED it is. The G5 features the standards and quality you’ve come to expect from Cardiac Science, along with new features designed with patient treatment and recovery as the focal point. Let’s take a look at the overall design of the Powerheart G5 AED. The face of the device shows a large, easy-to-read Rescue Ready™ status indicator and you can view the expiration date of the electrode pads through a special window in the lid. …
This year’s National Nurses Week is upon us, from May 6, which is National Nurses Day, through May 12, the birthday of modern nursing founder Florence Nightingale. This year’s theme “Ethical Practice, Quality Care” highlights the importance of ethics in nursing and recognizes the commitment, compassion, and care demonstrated by nurses in their profession. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has designated 2015 as the “Year of Ethics” to promote and advocate for the rights, health, and safety of nurses and patients. First observed in 1954, the week will feature celebrations and receptions across the nation to honor the work …