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Programs > Health & Safety > AED |
Automated External Defibrillators - AEDS Saving a Life Is as Easy as A - E - D In the time it takes you to read this page, sudden cardiac arrest will have claimed another victim.
American Red Cross courses combine CPR training with instruction in automated external defibrillation; the two skills needed to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest victim. Currently, AED training is an integral part of our Adult CPR/AED and Standard First Aid courses. In addition, general AED information is provided in CPR courses that do not teach AED skills. We invite you to learn more about the exciting technology and training that could save the life of a family member, a friend or possibly your own. Can the Red Cross assist in the purchase of an AED? As a nonprofit organization, all revenue generated from classes and from the sales of AEDs stays in the community and goes to support other programs like disaster relief, youth programs, HIV/AIDS education, programs for the elderly, and more. The price is equal to that of the manufacturer's, but there are more amenities included with the purchase of the units ordered from the Red Cross. The American Red Cross has been around since 1881 . . . and we'll still be there in the next millennium. What is an AED? How does an AED Work? If an AED is so easy to use, why do I need training? What is the Cardiac Chain of Survival?
The third step, delivering an electrical shock to the heart, which is known as defibrillation, is recognized as the most critical step in restoring cardiac rhythm and resuscitating a victim of SCA. Who do I contact for more information? The American Red Cross has a vision of all Americans being within 4 minutes of an AED and someone trained to use it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
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