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• AED Misconceptions: What People Often Get Wrong About Defibrillators August 13, 2026Derek Walborn
  Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Automated external defibrillators, better known as AEDs, can look intimidating if you have never used one. Movies and television probably haven’t helped. We have all seen dramatic scenes where someone yells “Clear!” and a patient is shocked so hard that their entire body jumps off the table. Real AED use is much less ...
• Family of Teen Athlete Calls for Greater CPR Training and AED Access August 12, 2026Robin Johnson
  Morgan Wilson dies at age of 17 when her heart stops. If staff had adequate training in CPR and access to an AED, she might be alive today. Family of Teen Athlete Calls for Greater CPR Training and AED Access Sudden cardiac arrest is something most people associate with older adults. It can be especially difficult to ...
• Why do we Need AED Training? August 11, 2026Teresa Jenkins
  Do you have to be trained to use an AED? AEDs are intentionally designed so that a member of the public can follow their instructions during an emergency. You should not avoid using an available AED simply because you aren’t a healthcare professional. Training still makes a big difference. A CPR and AED class gives you a chance ...
• AED Buyer’s Guide: Comparing 5, 10, and 15-Year Maintenance Costs May 13, 2026Troy Bowman
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• Updated: I understand why I need to learn CPR but why should I learn how to use an AED? April 8, 2026Troy Bowman
  Why Every CPR Class Includes AED Training Many people understand the importance of learning CPR, but not everyone realizes why AED training is just as critical. In a sudden cardiac arrest, CPR keeps blood moving, but an AED is what can restart the heart. The two work together, and one without the other is often not ...
• Tips for your First Automated External Defibrillator Purchase March 25, 2026Carin 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.
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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, ...

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