OUR MISSION IS PERSONAL

“I am the fortunate one to be able to share my story because of prepared and courageous bystanders. Everyone should have the same chance to survive that I was given.”

Our heart is to be a great educational resource as we help save lives by placing AEDs in schools, businesses, parks, recreational facilities, and emergency vehicles, as well as provide hands only CPR training.

OUR IMPACT

What is automated external defibrillator (aed)?

    • AEDs work by delivering an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm in the case of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

    • using sensors/electrodes in the pads attached to the chest, AEDs analyze heart rhythms & determine if a shock is needed.

    • AEDs guide users through pad placement and delivering the shock with clear voice & visual prompts. 

    • YOU!

    • AEDs are designed for ease of use—even by children. South Carolina has the Good Samaritan law protecting bystanders who act in good faith during an emergency.

    • schools & universities

    • gyms & athletic fields

    • offices & business parks

    • airports, malls, & public transit

    • churches, community centers, & homes

    • AEDs can be semi-automatic or fully-automatic. 

    • semi-automatic defibrillators analyze the heart's rhythm & prompts the user to press a button to deliver a defibrillation shock. 

    • fully-automatic defibrillators analyze the heart's rhythm & automatically delivers a defibrillation shock without user intervention. 

    • key features to guide your aed purchase.

    • full list of FDA approved AEDs

    • sudden loss of consciousness

    • seizure-like jerking motions

    • irregular, labored, or no breathing.

    • Immediate CPR can more than double or triple survival chances

    • Press down at least 2 inches on the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

    • For infants, the compression depth is about 1.5 inches.

    • For every minute that passes without CPR & defibrillation, the chance of survival from SCA decreases by 10 %.

    • Awareness of AED locations is essential for effective response.

    • Look for universal AED signs (heart with a lightning bolt) in public places & on the doors of buildings.

    • Assess the person for responsiveness & a pulse.

    • If no pulse is found, call 911, start CPR, & get the nearest AED.

    • Turn AED on & follow the prompts.

sca can happen to anyone, anytime.

What is an
implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD)?

Visit Medtronic for more information.

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Do you have other questions abouT
heart devices?

Visit www.heartdeviceanswers.com, a patient-friendly source of information about heart conditions, heart devices, and more.


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We're INCREASING SURVIVAL RATES AND closing the gap between cardiac emergencies and life-saving responseS - ONE HUDDLE AT A TIME.