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The Facts:
Each year some 350,000 Americans die of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) before they reach a hospital. SCA strikes people of all ages and all degrees of fitness, usually without any warning. Many of these lives could be saved if bystanders quickly call 911 and begin CPR, and if trained responders provide defibrillation within minutes.
Most often, SCA is caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF) that prevents the heart from pumping blood. The treatment for VF is defibrillation, the delivery of an electric shock to the heart that stops VF, and allows a normal heart rhythm to resume.
The key to surviving sudden cardiac arrest is the speed with which cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation can be delivered. If a victim received immediate CPR and defibrillation within one minute of SCA, there is a 90% chance of resuscitation. If a victim must wait ten minutes for defibrillation, their chance of survival drops to about 5%.
Modern AED’s (automatic external defibrillators) are small, self-contained devices, about the size of a lunch box. They are safe and easy to operate, with simple voice & text prompts that guide the user through an emergency. Like most electronics, their cost has fallen in recent years, making them now more affordable then ever before. Cost is usually between $1000 and $1500, depending on model and special options.
We can provide everything needed to set up a CPR-AED response program for your business, shop, school, church or civic organization. We offer AED sales, placement & program assistance and On-Site CPR-AED training for your employees or membership.
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What We Offer:
* On-Site Training. All programs are customized to meet your needs and conducted at your location. We bring everything.
* Availability. Training is available 24 hours, seven days a week, to meet the needs of second & third shift workers and weekend or volunteer staff.
* Experience. Our instructors are paramedics and EMT’s with many years of experience handling medical emergencies. Programs are presented in a relaxed, stress-free environment incorporating the latest curriculum and advanced technology.
* Credential. We use American Heart Association curriculum and materials, often considered the “Gold Standard” for professional CPR/AED training. Successful course completion earns a 2-year AHA credential, issued through the Wisconsin Technical College System.
* Complete AED Programs. We can provide everything needed to set up an AED Response Program for your organization or group. We offer great prices on the highest quality AED’s and accessories.
Courses Available:
* CPR & AED. Choose from a selection of American Heart Association courses. We offer programs for both lay rescuer and healthcare professional.
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* First Aid. Selection includes courses for general business, industry, school/child care and community or civic organizations.
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* OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens. Choose from a variety of specialized programs for general business, emergency responders and school/child care workers.
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