April 1, 2008
Weekly Defibrillator News 2008-04-01
Automated External Defibrillators Are Saving Lives
Popular Mechanics, NY
BY KIRSTEN MAJOR The OnSite defibrillator is designed to be used by any bystander in a public place. Chest pads analyze the victim's heart rhythm and …
Can Home AEDs Improve Survival?
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription), MA
1 In this context, the automated external defibrillator (AED) has generated substantial hope. Clinical trials of the devices have gradually increased the …
Curry-Kenny in good spirits after surgery
Sunshine Coast Daily, Australia
The sportswoman has been diagnosed with Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, and underwent a procedure to implant a cardioverter defibrillator …
Should heart attack survivors keep defibrillators in home?
USA Today
By Robert Davis, USA TODAY A new study out Tuesday offers mixed messages on the benefits of having an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the home of …
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