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A Few Interesting Things About AED's!

10/31/2019

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A FEW INTERESTING THINGS ABUT AED'S

We have all viewed fictitious or maybe non-fictitious AED's being used on TV in medical shows. Someone yells “Clear!” and then a shock occurs and then hopefully CPR. On the contrary, maybe you just know that the word AED is synonymous with CPR and is often needed in an emergency medical situation. Whatever your background, it is important to understand the realities behind the use of the AED and what is truth and what may be fiction.
The AED (automated external defibrillator) is a lightweight and portable device that administers an electric shock to a person whose heart has ceased to pump blood. 
In combination with chest compressions, the use of the AED can allow the heart to start beating again. 

Here are a few important things to know regarding AED's:
  1. AEDs are everywhere. AEDs can save people in medical emergencies and potential death. AEDs are in many locations including hotels, schools, hospitals, airports, malls, casinos, and many other place. If you or a loved one have a family history of cardiac arrest you can get a relatively inexpensive AED for your home. Remember that 88% of all cardiac arrests occur at home.
  2. If used correctly, AEDs are not dangerous. The AED sends a shock through the victim to get the heart ventricles pumping again. While the shock given is not all that dangerous; it is still important to make sure that everyone is standing back and is clear of the victim. However, if by chance you are in contact with the victim when the shock occurs, you are not in any imminent danger. Recent research had indicated that there has not been any reported cases of an AED causing harm to bystanders, users, or victims, nor of one delivering an inappropriate shock to someone who has needed one.
  3. You cannot be sued for using an AED. If you have to use an AED on someone you do not know, AED's are extremely safe to use and this means you are highly unlikely to cause any harm. Nonetheless, Good Samaritan Laws protect a responder who is acting in good faith trying to save someone. Each state’s Good Samaritan Law is different, so it is important to review your state’s Good Samaritan Law to view the state's by laws and better understand the terminology.
  4. Keep AED pads away from body piercings. Body piercings are metal and are conductors of electricity. If a victim in need of an AED shock and has metal jewelry on his or her body such as nipple rings, do not put the AED pads over the metal rings. In most cases, it is suggested to move the pads one inch from the metal to perform AED treatment. In rare cases, it till be necessary to remove the metal jewelry entirely to properly defibrillate.
  5. You can use an adult AED on children and infants. The intent of AED's is to return hearts to their normal rhythm, and in some cases, they can even restart a heart that has completely stopped beating. If you are apprehensive about using an adult AED and/or adult pads on a child, toddler, or infant, experts recommend to strongly consider using the adult AED and Adult pads on child victims. Visual directions are even provided on AED pads establishing the locations for the placement of the adult pads on children, infants, and toddlers. It is also important for the rescuer to listed to the AED prompts if provided as these will provide clear directions regarding what to do next. With the proper protocol, you will not harm the child, and you will likely be saving a life.

If you live in San Antonio or South Texas, here at Help-A-Heart CPR we can show you the correct, safe, and efficient method to use an AED. With a wide selection of class times and at our training center in San Antonio, we have the options you need to fit AED training into your busy schedule. Do you want more information regarding AED's, Contact us to have your questions answered and enroll in an AED class for yourself or your organization here at Help-A-Heart CPR.
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CPR Facts That Can Help Save Lives!

10/16/2019

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What Do You Know About The Good Samaritan Law?

10/11/2019

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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABUT THE GOOD SAMARITAN LAW?

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time. This emergencies often occur in locations that cannnot be reached by emergency responders. However, these places may by accessible by civilian passersby just like you. That's why its important to understand the legal requirements pertaining to responding to medical emergencies. This precedent is called the Good Samaritan Law and its important for everyone to know how this law may apply to them.
An understanding what the Good Samaritan Law covers in your state is the first step in the preparation for an emergency. After gaining a better understanding of exactly what the Good Samaritan Law entails then you will hopefully feel better prepared to handle any potential life threatening emergency.
Here in Texas, according to the Texas Good Samaritan Act “a person who in good faith administers emergency care at the scene of an emergency or in a hospital is not liable in civil damages for an act performed during the emergency unless the act is willfully or wantonly negligent.”                  
So what do this mean for you? In layman’s terms this means that if an individual renders aid in any type of an emergency situation then they cannot be sued unless they are blatantly negligent.
Further, the above indicates that those who would NOT be exempt from The Texas Good Samaritan Act are essentially medical professionals, those that work in hospitals or medical facilities, or those that are expecting some type of repayment. 
While a first aid kit is helpful in these medical emergencies that may occur. Even the first aid kit may not be helpful when the skills of the passersby are lacking. 
Do you want to sign up for these critical courses? Are you interested in learning more about the Good Samaritan Law? Our team at Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC is here to help. Although CPR is part of our name, we also provide Basic and Advanced First Aid classes with classes offered daily.

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    Dr. Tracy A. Jones is the CEO of Help-A-Heart CPR, LLC and an American Heart Association, ASHI, and American Red Cross Master Program Trainer, Instructor, & AHA Faculty Member located in San Antonio, Texas.

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