05/08/2019
Sudden Cardiac Arrest affects over 400,000 victims each year and is the leading cause of death in young athletes. Athletes collapsing from sudden cardiac arrest in a gym or on the fields is not uncommon.
Stats:
1. Cardiac Arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes
2. In the U.S., a young competitive athlete dies suddenly every 3 days
3. The average age when Sudden Cardiac Death (SCD) occurs is 17.5 years. The risk increases with age
4. Only an AED can reverse the chaotic cardiac rhythm of sudden cardiac arrest
5. CPR helps keep the brain healthy during sudden cardiac arrest
The American Heart ...
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05/08/2019
Vigorous activity, in general, can bring on Heat-related problems. With the warmer weather, the danger is increased substantially. The body needs to maintain a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius or 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Excessive external temperatures cause the inner body core temperature to rise.
Dehydration and heat stroke are two very common heat-related diseases that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Heat stress occurs when our body is unable to cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Normally, the body cools itself by sweating, which normally accounts for 79 to 80 percent of the body's heat loss. Excessive sweating can lead to dehydration. ...
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19/11/2018
Each day over 1000 deaths from sudden cardiac arrest occur before the victim can reach the hospital or receive another source of emergency help. 1 That is one person every two minutes who dies due to Sudden Death. The only solution to stop sudden death is a shock from an automated external defibrillator AED. Are you doing enough with your AED program to ensure it is effective and ready to be activated at a moment's notice?
How you answer these challenges, and what you do with the information you learn, can be a matter of life or death.
Do I Really Need ...
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30/05/2017
1.Why is CPR so important?
When CPR is performed on a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) within the first few minutes, a person's chance of survival will double and can even triple. The chance of survival decreases by 10% every minute that goes by without a shock from an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and CPR making immediate intervention crucial. 70% of all SCA events occur at home, meaning that if you ever witness an SCA the life you save will most likely be that of a loved one.
2. Does CPR really make a difference?
Yes. When you learn CPR you are ...
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21/04/2017
1.You'll have peace of mind, knowing that Cardiac Life is ensuring that your organization’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and AED accessories are compliant under local and state laws.
The Federal Cardiac Arrest Survival Act of 2000 was created to recommend placement of AEDs in Federal buildings and to encourage all public gathering places to implement AED programs.
This Act provides Federal Good Samaritan protection for emergency providers who must use an AED on a Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim. Many AED manufacturers have an AED indemnification policy against civil liabilities when AED accessories are maintained and replaced prior to expiration dates.
2. ...
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20/03/2017
Here’s what CPR/AED training with Cardiac Life will do for your organization, you and most importantly, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) victim:
1. The survival of someone’s life rests on the integrated combination of CPR and early AED defibrillation. It’s best to have a trained responder team member on staff at all times, rather than going into a life or death emergency only half prepared.
2. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends that everyone who will potentially use an AED know how to recognize the signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest when to activate the EMS system and any ...
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02/03/2017
Here is what AEDSafetrack™ can do for your organization, you and most importantly, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim:
AEDSafetrack™ can manage your AED program.
By tracking your program’s process, AEDSafetrack™ alerts you of expiring parts with advanced notice. You’ll receive email notifications warning you of your expiring AED batteries or electrodes. Upon receiving notifications, you’re taken to a simplified online ordering screen to obtain those replacement parts, no search, and no serial numbers necessary.
AEDSafetrack™ can manage your CPR/AED classes consistently.
By individually scheduling CPR/AED classes for your organization in AEDSafetrack™, you will be sure ...
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23/11/2016
Rochester, NY has one of the highest poverty and homelessness rates in the United States. Because of this, every year thousands of children and adults spend Thanksgiving hungry and without a home cooked meal.
This is a sad reality for thousands, and this year Cardiac Life is working to ensure a Happy Thanksgiving for local families. We want to give back to the community, which is why we are participating in the 2016 Small Business Council (SBC) Cares Thanksgiving Appeal.
It's important to always remember what you're grateful for, and this year we're grateful to the Rochester community. This city is ...
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14/09/2016
Join us for a class at ROC City’s CPR Training Destination with a $5.00 off CPR Coupon!
Heartsaver - BLS - CPR – AED Training
Whether you are required to be CPR certified for your academic program, job, or just want to be prepared for an emergency, CPR/AED skills are invaluable to your everyday life.
Save $5 per class in the month of September and October. Use coupon code HeartSafe5 at checkout when enrolling online or provide when us calling directly.
Reach us at 585-267-7775
Upcoming September/October Classes:
SEPTEMBER
Thurs., 22nd @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
OCTOBER
Thurs., 6th @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 ...
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09/08/2016
Do you have a passion for teaching and have you ever considered becoming a CPR Instructor?
For those in the surrounding Rochester area, now is your chance! Become an instructor and learn how to teach CPR, how to use an AED and basic first aid.
Cardiac Life is holding a CPR Instructor Course on Thursday, August 18th from 9 am–3 pm in our East Rochester, NY training facility.
Course Prerequisite: Prior to taking this course you must hold a current American Heart Association CPR Certification (either CPR or BLS)
You got CPR Certified for an important reason and taking the next ...
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