by admin | Aug 2, 2018 | AED Donations, Chain of Survival, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, JMF News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The John Mack Foundation and BAE Systems worked together to donate four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to local non-profit organizations. An AED is an easy-to-use device that can restart the heart of someone experiencing cardiac arrest. This year’s AED...
by admin | Jan 11, 2018 | Chain of Survival, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Because of the quick thinking of four everyday people — including one ninth grader — a 70-year-old man’s life was saved. Bruce Dailey collapsed in November during a lifeguard review class at Afton Central School, according to the American Heart...
by admin | Feb 22, 2017 | AED Implementation, AED Maintenance, American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR
CPR/AED training is essential when implementing an AED program. It’s also a way to strengthen the Chain of Survival by becoming a vital link — knowledgeable in recognizing the signs of cardiac arrest and performing immediate CPR. We’ve compiled a...
by admin | Dec 29, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies. In less than 12 minutes, you can watch all the videos below, get a refresher on CPR training and more fully understand your role in the...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Chain of Survival, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
We’ve covered the topic Can Anyone Perform CPR? and now we want to address: Can Anyone Use An AED? Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are lightweight, battery-operated, portable devices that are easy to use by anyone. When an AED is turned on, it begins...
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Second Opinion collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to produce a television special designed to teach Hands-Only CPR to all of America. CPR in America premiered on public television stations across the country on October 15. Its airing coincided with...