Warning signs of Sudden Cardiac arrest

http://www.jeffersonhospital.org/The-Daily-Dose/2011/September/sudden-cardiac-death-in-young-athletes.aspx

Always useful to be reminded of the simple signs that should set the alarm bells ringing and instigate further investigation.

Football club poised to buy AED`s when one of their players suffers comotio cordis

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/junior-footballer-on-life-support-after-chest-knock-triggers-heart-attack-20110822-1j5d2.html

HeartSine shortlisted for UK National Business awards 2011!


We are extremely proud to announce that HeartSine Technologies, for whom we are the main UK distributors have been shortlisted for the UK National Business Awards 2011.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/yourbusiness/national-business-awards/8675693/Companies-do-battle-for-business-Oscars.html

This is a testament to the innovation and technology found in their products, particularly the HeartSine Samaritan 500P automated external defibrillator (AED) which, with its CPR monitoring and feedback capability is unique in the current AED market. See link for more details:

http://www.thedefibcentre.co.uk/shop/product.php?productid=3&cat=1&page=1

Newsroom article, ILM courses include Leadership Training, Management Training, Career Development, Skills Development, Strategic Leadership & Vocational Qualifications

An interesting bit of reasearch that suggests one in five office workers know someone who has had a heart attack and that 66% of employees think their employers should have an AED when less than 30 % of companies actually do have an AED. Newsroom article, ILM courses include Leadership Training, Management Training, Career Development, Skills Development, Strategic Leadership & Vocational Qualifications

BBC News - St John Ambulance on how to use a defibrillator

BBC News - St John Ambulance on how to use a defibrillator On the tv this morning and well worth watching!

BBC NEWS | Health | Work stress 'increases heart attack risk'

BBC NEWS Health Work stress 'increases heart attack risk' 65% increase in the chance of a heart attack!! This is why every office should have an AED close by!

Councillors turn down 'idiot-proof' defibrillator - in case they are sued if patient dies | Mail Online

How absolutely ridiculous, no one has ever been sued for using an AED and this Council are more likely to be litigated against if someone has a cardiac arrest and they turned one down!

Councillors turn down 'idiot-proof' defibrillator - in case they are sued if patient dies Mail Online

iafrica.com | health | health news | Sex puts strain on heart

iafrica.com health health news Sex puts strain on heart

I guess everyone knew this but increasing the risk of a heart attack by 2.7 times? This is why HeartSine AED`s can be found in Swiss brothels, what forward thinking prostitutes there are in Switzerland.

Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives - US News and World Report

Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives - US News and World Report I love the idea that showing a short 60 second video clip can give people the confidence to help save the life of someone suffering a heart attack.

Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives - US News and World Report

Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives - US News and World Report I love the idea that a short 60 second message can give people the confidence to help try and save a life when someone suffers a heart attack.

AEM: Most people unwilling to use automated external defibrillators

AEM: Most people unwilling to use automated external defibrillators

Sad reading considering greater awareness will potentially save lives! There needs to be a publicity campaign advocating AED use and CPR .

Cycling Through Congested Road May Lead To Sudden Heart Attack | TopNews United States

Cycling Through Congested Road May Lead To Sudden Heart Attack TopNews United States

And I thought cycing was 100% good for you!

The DIY shock treatment that can kick-start a stopped heart | Mail Online

The DIY shock treatment that can kick-start a stopped heart Mail Online George Bests younger brother survived a cardiac arrest because the hotel he was staying in had and AED.

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

The Republic - Medical: Lives could be saved if more people learn to use defibrillators

Some useful but sad statistics, an alarmingly low number of people interviewed knew what an AED was and were prepared to use it....... only about 28%. There really needs to be a National programme of CPR application and AED use.

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

Leigh Vinocur, M.D.: Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kills Too Many Young Athletes

With screening available for less than £50 per student surely doing an ECG and identifying the risk of cardiac anomalies is a no brainer?

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)

Goytre man back at bingo after heart attack (From South Wales Argus)

AED`s saving lives in bingo halls........................... fantastic!!

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

Study: A sports loss can influence heart health - USATODAY.com

There is a higher incidence of heart attacks associated with your sports team losing! Surprisingly more so in women!! Perhaps its the men getting angry with their partners?

Scientists unlock the 'gates' on sudden cardiac death (w/ Video)

Scientists unlock the 'gates' on sudden cardiac death (w/ Video) An interesting video which offers some insight and identifies risky drugs!

Public defibrillators reduce cardiac deaths | abc7.com

Public defibrillators reduce cardiac deaths abc7.com

A complete story telling why AED`s are so valuable, especially in public places.

Boy's heart stops at school, survival "miraculous" | kvue.com | KVUE News | Austin, TX | Breaking News

Boy's heart stops at school, survival "miraculous" kvue.com KVUE News Austin, TX Breaking News

BBC - A redundant village phone box gets a defibrillator

BBC - A redundant village phone box gets a defibrillator

I have asked BT to help us place our AED`s in other kiosks!

New Bill Would Mandate CPR Training For High School Grads - WABI TV5

New Bill Would Mandate CPR Training For High School Grads - WABI TV5

I would love for this to be mandatory in the UK.............................. if only!!!

Linden Foods and HeartSine reveal £12m investment plans - The Irish Times - Fri, Jan 14, 2011

Fantastic News. If only the Uk government would make the same investment in making AED`s available!!!

Linden Foods and HeartSine reveal £12m investment plans - The Irish Times - Fri, Jan 14, 2011

High school students should learn CPR, American Heart Assn. says - latimes.com

High school students should learn CPR, American Heart Assn. says - latimes.com

Absolutely and here in the UK too. Any social philanthropists want to help fund it?

After freak accidents, parents renew call for school defibrillators - CNN.com

After freak accidents, parents renew call for school defibrillators - CNN.com

Another victim of commotio cordis, a direct blow to the chest at the wrong time and place in the heart cycle. An AED might have saved him!