While it is preferred that all persons using an AED be trained in its use, each unit contains instructions that can, if needed, guide an untrained individual through the use procedures. However, in ...

New research suggests that a procedure now regarded as Plan B when patients have episodes of rapid heartbeat after a heart ...

The smaller battery and placement in the body offers better comfort and care for the patient and reduces the frequency of subsequent battery replacement procedures. Most standard defibrillator ...

In British Columbia, someone has a cardiac arrest every 2 hours. Early response and defibrillation are critical. When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, the use of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) ...