by admin | Dec 10, 2015 | AED Donations, In the News, JMF News
The Goodwill Theatre/Schorr Family Firehouse Stage in Johnson City is now better prepared to respond to a heart attack [or sudden cardiac arrest event] by one of its patrons or performers. The John Mack Foundation donated an automated external defibrillator, or AED,... read more
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... read more
by admin | Nov 10, 2015 | American Heart Association, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In 2012, the American Heart Association released this public service announcement, “Rules of Hands-Only CPR”, featuring the cast of the CBS sitcom “Rules of Engagement”. While the show was canceled in 2013, the message is still timely — learn the life-saving skill of... read more
by admin | Oct 31, 2015 | AED Maintenance
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at 2:00 AM, when we turn our clocks back one hour. It’s also a timely reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors this weekend. And while you’re checking the... read more
by admin | Oct 30, 2015 | AED Donations, JMF News
The John Mack Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of sudden cardiac death through education and access to life-saving defibrillators. For Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month we’re donating AEDs to four local organizations: Verde View Equestrian Center... read more
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... read more
by admin | Oct 16, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Since first establishing guidelines in 1966, the American Heart Association has led evaluation and dissemination of the latest resuscitation science to help inform and modernize the lifesaving practice of CPR. The AHA guidelines, updated every 5 years, are used to... read more
by admin | Oct 13, 2015 | CPR, In the News
Good CPR requires 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute. If you go too fast or too slow it’s not as effective. Researchers say using a metronome helps medical providers maintain the right pace. The following story by NPR’s health policy correspondent, Patti... read more