Explore the 5 main types of defibrillators: AEDs, ALS defibrillators, ICDs, WCDs, and manual external defibrillators. Learn how they save lives in emergencies and care.
Learn how Good Samaritan laws protect CPR/AED users in emergencies, covering legal protections, conditions like consent, and limits on gross negligence across states.
Learn the key differences between ACLS and BLS certifications, including training, requirements, and skills needed to handle cardiac emergencies effectively.
Maryland's Elijah Gorham Act (HB 836) mandates AEDs in public schools for sports injuries. Learn about the challenges, benefits, and need for simplified AED rules.
Pacemakers vs. ICDs: Learn how implantable cardioverter defibrillators and pacemakers treat arrhythmias, their key differences, and benefits for heart health.
Learn CPR: Understand cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to perform it, and how it can double or triple survival chances during Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).
Learn the importance of high-quality CPR in improving survival rates. Understand key steps like compression depth, rate, and the role of AEDs in saving lives.
Learn about wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs), a lifesaving device for those at risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Discover how they work, their benefits, and who needs one.
Discover how race & income impact Bystander CPR/AED Use. Learn how CPR training & AED awareness can bridge the gap & strengthen the chain of survival.