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79Protecting Children Athletes From Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Sports: Cause of Blunt Force Impact and Commotio Cordis
A blunt force to the chest by a ball, helmet or elbow during a sporting event can cause sudden cardiac arrest and is fatal in most cases. Children are especially vulnerable. Check out the facts and what action to take to prevent and avoid.
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75Automated External Defibrillator FAQ
1. What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an abnormal heart rhythm known as ventricular fibrillation which causes blood not to circulate to the heart and brain which stops...
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84AED
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) are becoming more and more prevalent in schools, airports, and public buildings all over the country. These fantastic devices have saved many lives that would have otherwise been lost simply because time is...
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81BLS CPR Training Guide
CPR stands for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. This involves the giving if life giving breaths and a series of external chest compression to person who has no breathing and no pulse. Often, CPR is associated with medical emergencies such as heart...
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74Sex Can Be resumed After a Heart Attack -With A Pacemaker
Have you had a heart attack + a pacemaker put in & are wondering if it is safe to resume sex ? We are enjoying a great love life after my husband suffered his heart attack + recieved a pacemaker .Sex after a pacemaker
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67Most Important Pieces Of Medical Equipment
The defibrillator is a a very important piece of medical equipment and has the ability to save a persons life at that very moment they could be lost. How it works is to pass an electrical charge through the heart and kick starts it back into life....
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64A sudden death
Can you announce your own death? It is possible to see it coming? Can you change the course of your final hours?
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73Automated External Defibrillator - How to Choose, Use & Buy an AED
An AED is an automated device that senses fibrillation during a cardiac arrest. If required, it delivers shocks to the restore the normal heart beat. See How!
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71AED - Can An Automated External Defibrillator Be Effective At Home?
An Automated External Defibrillator can be a life saver when someone suffers a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
