What does AED stand for? AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.  It is a safe and easy-to-use device that delivers a therapeutic electric shock to the heart as a treatment for a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).  AEDs are mobile and often found on the walls of public venues and corporations across America, much like fire extinguishers. Why is an AED needed? During SCA, the heart stops suddenly. In 90 percent of cases, the heart goes into a fatal rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation. In ventricular defibrillation, the heart does not adequately pump blood to the vit ..read more

According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, “An algorithm built to assess scar patterns in patient heart tissue can predict potentially life-threatening arrhythmias more accurately than doctors can.” A new artificial-intelligence-based process can help doctors predict if and when a patient could die of cardiac arrest. The technology is built on raw images of a patient’s diseased heart and background.  This technology can significantly impact a doctor’s ability to predict future heart attacks in at-risk patients.  This new technology stands to revolutionize the decision-making ..read more

Pool and camp season is quickly approaching. As the temperatures start to rise, many of us head to the pool for sun, fun and to cool off. Many of our young people head off to summer camps, as well. Rescue One Training for Life would like to remind you and your family to stay hydrated and aware of the summer heat. Protect yourself and your skin from the sun by applying sunscreen every two hours. When spending time in or near the pool, keep a close eye on everyone in the pool and make sure an adult is present at all times. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), ten people die each d ..read more

An AED may save your life during cardiac arrest. So, should you purchase or rent one for your home? What is an AED? An automated external defibrillator, which is also known as an AED, is a device that helps increase the survival rate of patients who suddenly suffer cardiac arrest. It restores normal heart rhythm by delivering a shock to the heart. Cardiac arrest is a condition where the heart erratically quivers and stops beating. It is estimated that 350,000 people go into cardiac arrest every year. This condition can affect anyone of any age and at any place and time. So, AEDs are portable ..read more

Each year in the United States, Sudden Cardiac Arrests (SCAs) claim the lives of over 23,000 children and adolescents, according to the American Heart Association. Additionally, four percent of high schools in the country experience at least one sudden cardiac arrest each year. Research by the American College of Cardiology shows that states with laws requiring CPR/automated external defibrillator (AED) training in high school have higher rates of bystander CPR (BCPR) saves after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) than states with no CPR education laws, thus saving more lives. CPR/AED Tra ..read more

CPR training is essential in any workplace. CPR training in the workplace saves lives. Sudden cardiac arrest is a common cause of death in the workplace. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, about 356,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually in the United States; about 10,000 sudden cardiac arrests occur at work.   The survival rate is only 5-7% if the victim is not treated before paramedics arrive. Studies show that with immediate CPR and/or defibrillation administered within minutes of cardiac arrest, survival rates are doubled or tripled, leading t ..read more

CPR/AED Awareness Week 2022 The first week in June each year is recognized as National CPR & AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED. Every year in the United States 350,000+ people suffer from cardiac arrest and 89% do not survive. Chances of survival drop by 10% every minute without immediate CPR administration and the use of an AED. It is critical that more Americans get trained to perform CPR and learn how to operate an AED. Time is critical for recovery, CPR and early access to AEDs are the keys to survival. If you come ..read more

Sign up today for FREE CPR / AED Awareness Training! Saturday, May 21, 2022, 7:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT Urbana High School, 3471 Campus Drive, Ijamsville, MD 21754 ( Directions ) 7:00am - 8:30am 9:00am - 10:30am Rescue One is pleased to participate in the 5th Annual Stomp Out Heroin 5k charity event – helping adolescents at Maryland’s only recovery high school, Phoenix Recovery Academy. There is no charge for enrollment, but hurry space is limited! Students can enroll in one of two sessions. Please enroll, by clicking on the desired time slot above. Stop by the Rescue One booth, to rec ..read more

At the most critical moment, its essential that your AED’s battery is charged and operational.  A study in 2011 from the Annals of Emergency Medicine (report here), found that twenty-five percent of AED failures were the result of low or dead batteries. Problems with pads, cables and batteries accounted for nearly half the failures — mistakes that could have been due to poor maintenance. The life of an AED battery can vary depending on the manufacturer.  Typically, most need to be replaced every two to five years. But how do you know when it’s time to replace the battery on your AED ..read more