Reasons Your Gym Needs an AED and Program Management
Author: Marcy Burnham, RNIn the world of fitness, gyms are often synonymous with health and vitality. However, intense physical activity…
The Heart of Lifesaving: Why We Do What We Do
Author: Marcy Burnham, RNIn the field of lifesaving, the work is challenging, sometimes unpredictable, and often physically and emotionally demanding.…
Why Women Are Less Likely to Receive CPR and How We Can Change That
Author: Marcy Burnham, RNWhen someone collapses due to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), every second is crucial. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can…
The Importance of AEDs in Youth Sports and Smart Heart Sports Coalition
Author: Marcy Burnham, RNIn recent years, the conversation around safety in youth sports has taken on a new urgency, especially…
Why Every Workplace Needs an AED Response Plan: Be Prepared, Save Lives
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN When it comes to emergencies, every second counts. One of the most critical and life-saving tools…
Preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest in High School Athletes: A Vital Effort
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among high school athletes. High-intensity sports…
Closing the Cardiac Arrest Survival Gap
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN, AED365 Leader Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating, preventing blood flow to the brain…
The Importance of Having Naloxone Available with an AED
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN, AED365 Leader In today’s fast-paced world, emergencies can happen at any time, often without warning. Preparation…
The Legal Implications of "Do Not Resuscitate" Tattoos
Author: Marcy Burnham A DNR order is a legal document stating that a person does not want to receive cardiopulmonary…
AED and CPR Awareness Week: Saving Lives Together
Author: Marcy Burnham, RNSudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death worldwide, with over 350,000 cases occurring outside of…
AED Delivery by Drones
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN – AED365 Leader In moments of crisis, every second counts. Whether it’s a sudden cardiac arrest…
The Lifesaving Impact of Public Access AEDs
Author: Marcy Burnham, RN – AED365 LeaderIn moments of crisis, every second counts. When a sudden cardiac arrest strikes, the…
AED Ownership and Responsibility
Photo: What NOT to do! Keep your AED visible, accessible, and ready to respond in case of an emergency!Author: Marcy…
The Importance of AED Program Management
Author: Marcy Burnham In the realm of emergency preparedness, few tools are as vital as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). These…
Navigating Accountability: A Lesson from Henry County EMS
Author: Brady McLaughlin In a recent and noteworthy legal development, the Kentucky Court of Appeals delivered a ruling that has…
Emotional Support Following Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Author: Marcy Burnham Facing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a life-altering experience, not only for the survivor but also…
AED’s in Extreme Temperatures
Author: Marcy Burnham Now that you’ve purchased your AED, placed it in its assigned area/cabinet, and it’s ready to rescue,…
AED Program Management in the Workplace
Author: Marcy Burnham More than 356,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the United States every year, and 60%-80%…
Unique Situations When Using an AED
Author: Marcy Burnham In a cardiac emergency, every second is crucial in providing a positive outcome for the victim. Feeling…
The intersection of cybersecurity and saving lives:
Author: Marcy Burnham Now, more than ever, cybersecurity is becoming essential to our everyday lives. We depend so heavily on computers and other…
The Chain of Survival
Food Chain. Chains That Bind. Supply Chains. Chain Breaker We have all heard of these different types of phrases including…
I have an AED - what do I need to know?
co-authored by Marcy Burnham, RN – AED365 Leader, and Brady B. McLaughlin, MS, NREMT – CEO and AED Expert This…