Heart Conditions that Can Lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What causes sudden cardiac arrest? As you may know, American Heart Month is celebrated all February long making it the perfect time to educate yourself on the types of heart conditions that could potentially lead to a life-threatening emergency like sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by a malfunction of the heart’s electrical system causing an irregular heartbeat, or an arrhythmia affecting the heart’s ability to pump blood leading to heart failure. SCA requires immediate treatment. Often these irregular heartbeats are short and harmless, but other times can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The most common irregular …
An AED and CPR Helped NFL’s Damar Hamlin
As the NFL community patiently waits to hear back on Buffalo Bill’s Damar Hamlin’s recovery, the world has seemed to halt and take notice of the importance of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) which helped stabilize Hamlin before he was transported to the hospital. If you are not familiar with the situation, Hamlin was hit on impact in a tackle, resulting in the athlete’s sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Thankfully, the medical staff’s rapid response to two key players in the survival of SCA, both CPR and an AED, was able to keep Hamlin stable enough to be …
Introducing the LifeVac Airway Clearance Device
The LifeVac Airway Clearance Device has saved over 135 choking victim’s lives with it’s simple, easy-to-use design.
The New Link in the Chain of Survival – Recovery
The AHA has added a sixth link to the sudden cardiac arrest chain of survival. What does it mean, and how is it relevant?
Small Town with Big Heart Receives Grant
Meet the latest winner of our $2000 AED Grant – the residents of Stannard, VT. A town with 216 residents and no paved roads.
Our Latest Scholarship Winner Focuses on the Heart
Lauren Menke is our latest scholarship winner. Read about how she turned a personal loss into a wonderful win for her community.
AeraMax Professional Air Purifiers
AED Superstore now carries AeraMax Professional Air Purifiers by Fellowes. While most air purifiers rid indoor areas of odors, smoke, dust, mold, and other allergens, the AeraMax Professional series goes even further to decrease the number of virus particles in the air as well.
AEDStatus is Always Working, Even When You Aren’t!
AEDStatus gives you peace of mind your AED will be ready to rescue in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest event.
Our Grant Winners Know How to Rock!
It’s never easy to pick the winner of our $2000 AED Grant. The most recent reicipient is the Mobile Bay Area Chapter of Black Nurses Rock!
ZOLL AED 3 Approved by FDA for Public Access
The FDA has given ZOLL the green light to sell its technologically advanced ZOLL AED® 3 for use by the general public. But what sets it apart?
Our Scholarship Winner Puts Talents to Work
Meet the latest winner of our $1,000 scholarship. Armed with a ukelele, she found a unique way to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest.
Protect Yourself Properly
A lot of money is being spent on PPE, but protection is reduced when not used properly. This is a guide to using the most common PPE correctly.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest and AEDs at Home
When people go into cardiac arrest at home, statistics are not in their favor. Having an AED in your home can improve chances of survival.
Lumify Ultrasound System from Philips
Are you looking for a portable, lightweight ultrasound system to aid in patient diagnostics in urgent situations? The Lumify Ultrasound System from Philips has three available transducers and connects to a phone or tablet.
American Heart Month – Know the Signs
Knowing the signs of heart disease, heart attack, and sudden cardiac arrest so the best treatment can be administered in a timely manner is key to survival.
EAGLE SCOUT WINS SCHOLARSHIP
Meet the latest winner of AED Superstore’s $1000 scholarship! An Eagle Scout who works to help athletes stay safe! Congratulations, Michael Morreale!
A HEART FOR THEIR COMMUNITY
Capital City Rescue Mission’s primary purpose is to meet the needs of the homeless and poor. We are pleased to award our AED Grant to this organization.