Go Doctor!

The television industry is one of the most exciting industries. You never know what the networks will come up with every fall. It would be great of a network came up with a totally new story or TV concept. Unfortunately, the networks tend to veer away from experimenting with new concepts and instead go for [...]

Helping a Heart Attack Victim

An AED or Automatic External Defibrillator can dramatically increase the survival rate of people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest if used in the first 3-5 minutes after the patient collapses. An AED automatically determines the heart rhythm of a pulse-less victim and may shock the victim’s heart to try and restore its rhythm to [...]

How to Operate a Defibrillator

It is a good idea to furnish a home with occupants who have gone through a heart attack with this medical equipment. In case of a cardiac arrest a defibrillator will help to reestablish normal rhythm of the heart. Training is also recommended for adult members of the household so that they will not panic [...]

Hemp and Its Benefits

Hemp is another word for the plant Cannabis sativa L. It is this same plant genus where marijuana, and even broccoli and cauliflower, came from. According to documented studies, there are many benefits of hemp:

Hemp seeds are drug free and nutritious. They can be eaten and are one of the best sources of vegetable protein. [...]

Save a Heart Attack Victim Yourself

Anyone who suffers from a sudden cardiac arrest can die at any moment. Be prepared to save a life by having a Heartstart home defibrillator in your first aid kit. This device is easy to use. It uses voice instructions which will guide you through each step of defibrillation.
Pull the green handle to activate the [...]

Respond to Medical Emergencies with Confidence

Be able to respond to any emergency in case you happen to be the first on the scene. Always bring with you an Emergency Instruction Device or EID. This keeps responders focused on accepted protocols and treatment options correctly. It reduces panic and stress thanks to a voice coach that calms responders who arrive first [...]

Something to Keep Dads from Not Panicking

When my husband and I became parents, we were clueless and unprepared. We had no practice. We did not have any infant nephews or nieces that we babysat for. One of the scary things during the first years was when our son had fevers. My husband at first could not even read the glass thermometer. [...]

Home defibrillators

Even with an efficient 911 system, only 6 to10% of cardiac arrest patients who need to be administered with shock are saved by typical emergency services. They can rarely get to the patient within the 6 minute window for saving a cardiac arrest patient. The chances of survival is said to be three times greater [...]

automated external defibrillators

In the US, about 900 people die due to sudden cardiac arrest everyday. Most of them never get to the hospital or were declared expired when medical help arrives. This is why automated external defibrillators have been made available in offices, schools and other establishments. These are designed for ordinary men to use. They give [...]

Zoll AED

Get the confidence you need to help all sudden cardiac arrest victims. The Zoll AED is an automated external defibrillator designed to support the full chain of survival by providing effective CPR. It gives instantaneous feedback on rate and depth of compressions. It also uses voice prompts and visual indicators to guide the rescuer through [...]

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