A collection of informative articles regarding the importance of the AED and the value of training for it's use. At In-Pulse CPR we offer local CPR/AED classes across the metro area. Click on "Class Calendar" above for your state's classes locations and times.

Own an AED already?  Register it at The Atrus National AED Registry. This free resource makes it easy for organizations with AEDs to comply with AED notification and registration laws and better maintain their AEDs.

  • Why do we need AED training? April 2, 2022Siam B
    Sudden death is not a rare event; each year close to 350,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest and without immediate treatment, a significant number die. Sudden death can occur at any time and in any location; the individual may suddenly stop breathing, lose consciousness, and collapse. EMS ARRIVAL When you come across a person who is having ...
  • What’s the purpose of an AED? October 15, 2021Elayne Bowman
    What an AED does is take that chaotic heart and stops it for just that moment so maybe it’ll listen to you.
  • Ten Important Factors To Consider Before Buying An AED January 20, 2020Derek Walborn
    A readily, easily accessible AED is an invaluable life saving device. While the technology and functionality of an AED makes it a complex piece of life saving gear under the hood, purchasing the proper equipment for your emergency use is not as tricky as one might think. As with any important purchase, knowledge is power. Knowing what to look ...
  • AED Misconceptions July 17, 2019Derek Walborn
    AEDs are complicated, highly specialized medical devices. As a result, they can be very intimidating and even frightening for people to imagine having to use in an emergency situation. We have all seen the movies where, during a scene of high drama, the device is charged and used to violently revive someone from a near death situation. While AEDs are ...
  • Why do we Need AED Training? November 17, 2018Teresa Jenkins
    Before we go into why we need AED training; we need to explore what an AED device is.  AED is the abbreviation for Automated External Defibrillator.  The AED is an important step in helping save a life.  An AED is a machine that can be transported and utilized for the automatic diagnosis of life-endangering cardiac ...
  • The Life-Saving Importance of AEDs in the Workplace October 26, 2016Laura Crider
    If you work a standard 40+ hour week, you likely spend more of your waking hours at your workplace than you do at home. Your job gives you a way to provide for your family, and you develop close relationships with your co-workers and customers over time. At In-Pulse CPR, we are committed to empowering ...
  • Family of Lost Teen Calls for Further Use of CPR and AEDs September 15, 2014Robin Johnson
    Several factors can lead to an individual’s heartbeat or breathing unexpectedly coming to a halt, from blood infections, to heart attacks, to simple accidents. Even when the cause of a cardiac arrest isn’t known, there is still a way to reduce the chances of the situation being fatal, if only someone nearby administers CPR immediately, ...
  • I understand why I need to learn CPR but why should I learn how to use an AED? July 24, 2014Troy Bowman
    Many people understand the need to learn how to perform CPR but  have trouble understanding why we also teach how to use an AED in all of our classes.  An electric shock delivered quickly by an AED can be life saving.  AEDs are becoming increasingly more popular at public venues including airports, sports areas, malls, ...
  • Automated External Defibrillator’s and the Workplace May 12, 2011Laura_Frost
    Written by Laura Frost In today’s world, we are noticing more and more people who have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or something indicating a problem with the heart. It is far too common that people are seen in the emergency room and placed on medication to make their heart slow down, ...
  • Tips for your First Automated External Defibrillator Purchase April 15, 2011Carin Mangimeli
    An AED will assist you to save the life of a heart attack victim – but only if you have one readily available and have been trained in its use. So do some legwork now and save a life in the future.

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