Proof that a mandatory AED can save a life
We read with interest your story on the successful life-saving efforts by Loyola Blakefield’s training staff as well as two doctors of freshman lacrosse defenseman Peter Laake (”Loyola Blakefield lacrosse player doing OK after on-field scare on Friday,” April 17). What made the save possible was… Read More
Be AED Aware: The Basics
Let’s get practical. We all need to face the fact that most of us have to think twice before giving an answer to the question, "What’s an AED?" It’s just not in our thoughts most of the time. Thank goodness that SCA events are relatively rare; yet we need to remind ourselves of their possible… Read MoreLightweight AED Created by Former CIA Member
I recently came across this article discussing a new light-weight AED named "Elliott." With many current AEDs weighing 3-4x or even more than the 1.3lbs Elliot AED, it would see the uses for this AED could be vast. The article specifically mentions the creator's interest in having one for his… Read More
Emergency telecommunicators need access to a community AED registry
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) telecommunicators are a critical link in the cardiac arrest chain of survival. Placing the proper tools in their hands can improve outcomes. “911. What’s your emergency?” - "My friend just collapsed. We’re at the CVS on Main Street.” “Is your friend conscious… Read More
20 years ago...
Later this week I will be able to say that it has been 20 years since I suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. This last week of the year is always one that hits me with mixed emotions, emotions that I always keep to myself. The happiness I should feel for being the one survivor out of 20 cardiac… Read MoreLost and scared
It looks like this is the second post I've done and I don't even remember doing the first one. Thank you all so much and hopefully this time I will remember to come back and check more often. This is all too fresh for me to write a lot but I just wanted to say I love my husband of over 30 years… Read MoreAED Donation in Harrisburg
I love seeing this--more stories of AEDs being placed through partnerships or creative efforts of various organizations. Worth a share! https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/10/upmc-peyton-walker-foundation-team-up-to-donate-life-saving-aeds-to-harrisburg-police.html. If you aren't familiar with AEDs… Read More
My little brother...
At 9:35 AM on August 8, 2020, I received a panicked phone call. It was my dad telling me it was an emergency and my brother Carlo had collapsed while playing pickleball at a local park. All I heard were the words "seizure" and "injured" and they were driving to the hospital. Due to Covid-19 rules… Read MoreAdvice for spouse feeling so lost and scared
My husband is only 54-yrs-old and was in pretty good shape. About two weeks ago he called me from the desk at the ER and said he wasn't feeling well and it is highly unusual for him to go to an ER so I was worried and went straight away. I was close by the hospital so went directly there and was… Read More