If your organization is thinking about adding an AED, the biggest question is not just “Which brand should we buy?” It is “What type of AED setup actually fits our people, building, and risk level?” An automated external defibrillator, or AED, is designed to help respond to sudden cardiac arrest by analyzing the heart rhythm and advising or delivering a shock when needed. Public access AEDs are intended for use by laypeople with minimal training, and the FDA notes they are co

On what was supposed to be a relaxing beach day in Florida, Bruce Brown collapsed without warning. His heart had stopped. One moment, he was enjoying the sun with his wife. The next, he was in sudden cardiac arrest — a condition that, without immediate action, can become fatal within minutes. Thankfully, he wasn't alone. An ER doctor, a nurse, and a Navy veteran were nearby. They recognized what was happening immediately and began high-quality CPR on the sand. Chest compressi