Elite Cardiac Protection for NCISAA Athletes

When compared to non-athletes, studies show that athletes present a 3x higher risk for cardiac arrest. Intense physical activity can trigger an undiagnosed heart condition or genetic predisposition, leading to a cardiac event. It is important to have AEDs on site at gyms and athletic facilities to ensure you are prepared to quickly intervene in case of an emergency.

Yes! The Avive Connect AED® has one set of electrode pads which allow it to be used on both children and adults without having to buy separate, expensive pediatric keys. Simply press the Child button to use on patients between 1 - 8 years old.

Yes, the Avive Connect AED doubles as a fully functional training unit, which eliminates the need for expensive trainers that cannot be used during an emergency. Training Mode allows coaches, staff, and athletes to build confidence and familiarity by training on the same device they would in a real emergency. Simply swap in the Avive AED Training Cartridge to run realistic scenarios.

Another way to think about this question is: how long will it take to retrieve an AED in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency? Every second counts when it comes to saving the life of a person in cardiac arrest, so you want to ensure that an AED is easily accessible by all patrons, members and staff. As a general rule, you want to have an AED within a 2 minute round-trip from anywhere in your facility, and it should be placed in a visible, highly trafficked location.