AED Advocates

05/05/2025

With Yakima Public Schools – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/05/2024

Please note that this warning is related to advanced life support monitors/defibrillators, not AEDs. As stated in the article, read your manual and protocols. If the pediatric capability is not immediately available, you can use anterior/posterior pad placement with an adult energy dose AEDs.

Use pediatric equipment when available, but never withhold defibrillation for lack of ped pads/keys.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A health advisory has been issued to all providers and EMS agencies regarding the use of an AED in a pediatric emergency. The advisory was issued after the National Associa…

08/05/2024

I had to Google where Oskaloosa was in IA. I began my 70th year today. I just wanted each of you to know that the good deeds you are preparing for are noticed in more places than you think and are appreciated.

OSKALOOSA — In the busy halls of Oskaloosa High School, between classes, activities and social lives, a group of freshmen are making waves not just for their academic skills, but

02/05/2024

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWTI) – A new state law requiring an AED or automated external defibrillator at all camps and youth sports programs has gone into effect as of today. New York Gover…

23/04/2024

Good that we now have another tool to help locate the closest AED to where we work and play. Hopefully, not behind a locked, closed business door.

Free the AEDs!

Google sent out emails a couple of days ago to businesses asking them to register their Automated External Defibrillator (AED) with Google Business Profiles. Google said, "you could save lives" if you do it.

23/04/2024

Stryker and the FDA bill this as a "high-end AED" for medical professionals.
We are seeing a renaissance in what an AED is, and I am excited to watch what happens!

Disposable AEDs for a fraction of the cost in the EU, opening affordable home use. Avive's recent game changer, so much is happening.

Does anyone have more information about this one?

Stryker this past week launched a next-generation automated external defibrillator (AED) after picking up a supplemental FDA approval.

10/04/2024

More than 800 cardiac arrest victims had an AED within a four-minute walk that was not used in this Kansas City study. We can do better! Get the AEDs off the wall and to the patient's side.

Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) were used in in 13 of nearly 1,800 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, even though many of the incidents occurred near a public AED, research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s (ACC’s) annual scientific session (6–8 April, Atla...

02/04/2024

It is beautiful when a community comes together like this. Wonderful job Rockdale, GA!

CONYERS — A two-year effort by Rockdale County officials has increased the presence of automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, at county facilities.

02/04/2024

OK, here is the hands-down winner of bad idea of the week!
You say you are concerned about liability? Ask LA, California or Federal Way, WA schools about your schools custodial duty to your students!

Do better....

Target 7 reached out to APS and asked why the AEDs have been removed.

02/04/2024

This ND town likely did not know so many were watching their good example. We can all learn from them.

Well done Hankinson!

A brand new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is now available 24/7 to anyone in Hankinson. Since Tuesday, March 19, it has been located in the unlocked entryway of Lincoln State

21/03/2024

New York legislature introduced Senate Bill 8849 today. The bill relates to requiring CPR and AED training by youth league coaches; requires youth league coaches to be trained in adult and child CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator; provides current coaches have one year to receive such training; provides that a person who is unable to complete training due to a physical disability may coach as long as a person who has completed training is present at all times.