Mark Reynolds, a dedicated bodybuilder, and owner of a UFC gym in Lone Tree, has long embraced the solitary and self-reliant nature of weightlifting. However, an incident in last November during a routine workout starkly reminded him of the vulnerabilities even the strongest individuals face. While lifting weights, Reynolds collapsed from a cardiac arrest, losing consciousness, and becoming unable to assist himself. The collapse was attributed to an excessive intake of pre-workout supplements alongside prescription medication, leading to this life-threatening event. Th ..read more

On 16 December 2023, soccer captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during a match at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. He received CPR, was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator in the hospital, and was discharged after five days. Lockyer credits the “heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors, and paramedics” with saving his life and urges people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The post Luton’s Tom Lockyer thanks ‘heroes’ who saved his life after cardiac arrest appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories ..read more

On September 13, 65-year old Linda Carr went into cardiac arrest during a Zumba class in South Run Recreation Center in Fairfax County. The class instructor, another participant, a lifeguard, and a manager applied CPR and AED shocks until the emergency services arrived. Mrs. Carr survived the ordeal thanks to the team of people who recognized the emergency immediately and pitched in to help. The post Woman goes into cardiac arrest at Fairfax County Zumba class – 8 people worked together to save her life appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories ..read more

Before the arrival of Thanksgiving, Chad Martinez went into cardiac arrest multiple times and was given a total of over 100 AED shocks to try to restart his heart. When he first lost consciousness at 2 a.m., his wife, Deidre, started chest compressions immediately and called 9-1-1. Later on, after transfer to AdventHealth Porter, surgeons located the damaged heart tissue that was causing electrical problems and performed a cardiac ablation. They also installed an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Chad survived the event and his family was extremely grateful to spend Thanksgiving together ..read more

Omaha resident Greg Schraeder suffered a cardiac arrest on a social bike ride on June 20, 2023. He was fortunate to be surrounded by a “dream team” including a retired pediatrician, a retired law enforcement officer, and a retired respiratory therapist. The group performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Schraeder for around 11 to 13 minutes before an ambulance arrived and shocked him with an AED before taking him away. He survived thanks to their swift action and now advocates for stress testing, knowing where your nearest AED is located, learning CPR, and setting up emergency contacts. The ..read more

The middle of a sudden cardiac arrest event is not the time to discover that your AED batteries are dead or you are out of AED pads. The answer to this problem is to make sure your automated external defibrillators are inspected and tested regularly and any problems are dealt with right away. With just a few minutes of your time and knowledge of AED maintenance requirements, you can be confident that your portable defibrillator will (most likely) be ready when an emergency arises. The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. How to Test an AED to See If It’s in Working Order The ..read more

Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized after a cardiac arrest near his home at Marine Barracks Washington on Sunday 29 October. He had been performing the duties of the top two marines and only sleeping for 5 hours a night prior to the episode. At the time of the cardiac arrest, bystanders called 9-1-1 and started CPR. Their quick action played a vital role in his survival and excellent progress. The post Top Marine general ‘making excellent progress’ after cardiac arrest appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories ..read more

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life in the event of a cardiac emergency, but very few people know how to perform CPR correctly. If you see someone collapse and become unconscious with no signs of breathing, they are likely experiencing cardiac arrest. When that occurs, you need to act immediately. The good news is that anyone can perform CPR; you just need to understand the steps involved. First, you need to check for responsiveness. Then, if the patient is indeed unresponsive, you move on to performing chest compressions and (in some cases) rescue breathing. 1. Check for Respo ..read more

On 16 December 2023, soccer captain Tom Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed during a match at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. He received CPR, was fitted with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator in the hospital, and was discharged after five days. Lockyer credits the “heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors, and paramedics” with saving his life and urges people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The post Luton’s Tom Lockyer thanks ‘heroes’ who saved his life after cardiac arrest appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories ..read more

On September 13, 65-year old Linda Carr went into cardiac arrest during a Zumba class in South Run Recreation Center in Fairfax County. The class instructor, another participant, a lifeguard, and a manager applied CPR and AED shocks until the emergency services arrived. Mrs. Carr survived the ordeal thanks to the team of people who recognized the emergency immediately and pitched in to help. The post Woman goes into cardiac arrest at Fairfax County Zumba class – 8 people worked together to save her life appeared first on AEDs for Sale | Buy Defibrillators and Accessories ..read more