NHLBI stops enrollment in study on resuscitation methods for cardiac arrest Nov 7, 2009
One strategy compared different durations of manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by EMS providers before they assessed whether defibrillation was needed, and the other strategy tested the potential benefits and risks of an investigational device to maintain pressure in the chest during CPR. ... The heart rhythm assessment is done to determine whether defibrillation to restore the heart to its normal rhythm is needed ... The study compared patient survival rates after EMS providers... (EurekAlert!)
Nogales Fire Department receives honor Oct 29, 2009
Captain Gerry Castro, Nogales Fire Department, proudly describes the rescue: On July 28th (2009) B Shift crew did an outstanding job while responding to a Cardiac Arrest event, I believe that all the elements of the chain of survival were there for Mr. Leon and it included early bystander CPR intervention, early 911 activation, early defibrillation, early Advanced Life Support and early definitive care along with the implementation of the Cardio Cerebral Resuscitation (CCR) all were big... (Nogales International, AZ)
Winter Garden Fire Rescue receives advanced heart equipment Oct 8, 2009
So, it not only monitors the heart, but also automatically interprets heart rhythms, does manual defibrillation, acts as a external pacemaker, performs synchronized cardio-version, monitors oxygen in the blood stream, records pulse rate and blood pressure and also monitors respiratory function. And one of the four monitors includes a sophisticated internal module that gives the fire department the ability to detect carbon monoxide poisoning by using a high-tech finger sensor. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: You should always think ahead Oct 7, 2009
Do they want to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation (electric shocks to reset the heart's electrical system), artificial breathing via a tube and machine, or what. Of course, it is not possible to know for sure what situations may occur or to specify your wishes for every possible contingency. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Philips Healthcare Recalls 5,400 Defibrillators Oct 4, 2009
The devices automatically analyze the heart rhythm and determines whether a defibrillation shock is needed. If a shockable rhythm is detected, the device instructs the responder to deliver defibrillation therapy. (ABC News -- Wire)
Boys & Girls Club gets defibrillator Oct 3, 2009
Chances of the best survival comes with effective CPR and defibrillation, Erdos said. Loading commenting interface. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Wayland to launch ALS unit Oct 2, 2009
Such skills include IV therapy, delivery of medications, cardiac monitoring and defibrillation, intubation and chest decompression, as well as advanced assessment skills. These procedures differ from basic life support (BLS) skills, which are generally noninvasive and non-diagnostic. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Towns talk about regional ALS service Oct 2, 2009
Emerson s ALS service includes one truck staffed 24-hours daily by two ALS paramedics, who can provide a higher level of emergency care than firefighters and emergency medical technicians, including administering intravenous drugs, intubations and defibrillation. In recent years, hospitals across the state have shuttered ALS services because of budgetary constraints and a growing gap between operating costs and insurance reimbursements. (Concord Journal, MA)
- Naval Air Facility El Centro honors firefighters, patrolman 0 Sep 26, 2009
This was a great example of early activation of the EMS system, early intervention, early defibrillation; all the key things you look for, she said. It was just textbook, and we were very fortunate that this individual, we were able to assist. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Deputies save man's life at board meeting Sep 19, 2009
According to , AEDs are electronic devices capable of interpreting a person's heart rhythm and automatically delivering a defibrillation shock. Leggett began CPR and was aided by Deputy Todd Hyson who had been on patrol nearby and also responded to the scene. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
A plan to AED the community Sep 17, 2009
Project Heart Beat offers management, training and maintenance of a public access defibrillation program for an annual fee per unit that starts at 37. 50. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Black patients experience worse cardiac care, lower survival rates Sep 16, 2009
Cardiologists from St. Luke's and the University of Michigan Health System along with their colleagues from the University of Washington, Yale University and Duke University evaluated the care leading up to and after 10,011 patients underwent defibrillation at hospitals across the United States. While black patients tended to be sicker when admitted, they were more likely to stay in a hospital unit that was not monitored, and in a hospital with worse patient outcomes for these types of... (EurekAlert!)
It's Back to Basics to Save a Life Aug 25, 2009
SUNDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Medics and doctors are used to participating in a flurry of activity when trying to save a person who's had a cardiac arrest -- inserting IVs, placing a breathing tube, performing defibrillation to restart the heart ... They both found that survival rates improved when paramedics delayed intubating patients, administering medications or performing defibrillation in favor of consistent compressions ... Chest compression CPR is more valuable than defibrillation... (MEDLINEplus)
Delays In Defibrillation Not Explained By Traditional Hospital Factors Aug 19, 2009
19, 2009) Traditional hospital factors such as case volume and academic status do not appear to predict whether patients with cardiac arrest at that facility are likely to experience delays in receiving defibrillation, according to a report in the July 27 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals ... The American Heart Association recommends that defibrillation be performed within two minutes of cardiac arrest, according to background information in the article... (Science Daily)
Cuts threaten responders Aug 18, 2009
Only two cities offered advanced life support, which includes defibrillation and administering drugs. Leaders from the county, cities and area hospitals devised the program in which Brevard offered grants to help cities upgrade service, then continued paying to maintain the service, Rocque said. (Florida Today)
Doctors see benefit in end-of-life controversy Aug 15, 2009
" Dr. Ted Epperly, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians, often has advance end-of-life conversations in his work as a family physician and geriatrician in Boise, Idaho. He says the discussions can protect patients from having costly procedures done against their will. More from Kaiser Health NewsHe describes such conversations as sensitive and time-consuming since they delve into the nitty gritty details: whether patients want to use ventilators to breathe,... (MSNBC -- Politics)
Cardiac Science Reports Q2 Revenue; Resumes AED Shipments Aug 11, 2009
8 million and defibrillation products revenue was $16 ... 9% Defibrillation products 16,853 46 ... 9% Defibrillation products 39,791 52. (PR Newswire)
Cooling Therapy For Cardiac Arrest Survivors Is As Cost-effective As Accepted Treatments Aug 7, 2009
In comparison, other studies estimated the ICER of kidney dialysis at 55,000/QALY. Public access defibrillation the placement of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public places has an ICER of 44,000/QALY. Placing AEDs on all U.S. commercial aircraft has an estimated cost of 94,700/QALY, researchers added. We showed that therapeutic hypothermia is a good value for the cost, Merchant said. (Science Daily)
Little Lifesavers: Kids Capable Of CPR Aug 4, 2009
10, 2009) Interrupting chest compressions during resuscitation reduces the chances of heartbeat return after defibrillation. New research shows that for every second of a pause in compressions there is a one. (Science Daily)
Response Times Vary for In-Hospital Heart Attacks Aug 4, 2009
Uneven results seen with defibrillation delays, researchers say ... FRIDAY, July 31 (HealthDay News) -- Quick defibrillation can increase the chances of survival for hospital patients who have cardiac arrest, but sometimes the treatment is not quick enough and a new study has found that the delays are not due to overloaded or undereducated staff ... Defibrillation is a process in which an electronic device gives the heart an electric shock. (MEDLINEplus)
Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge Jul 31, 2009
"Our findings suggest that public access defibrillation programs should cover the greatest possible number of arrests in public, which is consistent with the recommendations from the American Heart Association," said Folke, lead author of the study and a cardiology research fellow at Gentofte University Hospital in Hellerup, Denmark. "But if AED deployment in the community is driven by local or political initiatives and not on strategic AED placement, there is a high risk of AEDs being place... (MEDLINEplus)
Proper Placement Of Defibrillators Key To Effective Use Jul 30, 2009
In cities where bystander CPR and defibrillation is provided within 5 to 7 minutes, the survival rate from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest is as high as 30 percent to 45 percent, according to the American Heart Association ... Three factors prompt recognition of sudden cardiac arrest, the presence of a trained rescuer to initiate CPR and access to early defibrillation through on-site AEDs are critical to improving survival from sudden cardiac arrest in schools, said Jonathan A. Drezner,... (Science Daily)
Well-Placed Defibrillators Could Save Many Lives Jul 29, 2009
Performing immediate CPR also remains vital, Folke told Reuters Health, since a victim's chances of survival drop 10 percent for each minute defibrillation is delayed; CPR improves those odds. Similarly, schools need to have an overall emergency response plan to cardiac arrest, Drezner's team points out. (MEDLINEplus)
Boston Scientific Announces Results for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2009 Jul 21, 2009
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NURSE’S NOTES - CPR, AEDs increase heart attack survival rate Jul 15, 2009
However, it is very important to restore an effective heart rhythm as soon as possible, through the use of an AED. Survival rates are higher with early defibrillation. With an AED, anyone can turn on the device and follow the voice instructions that come from the machine. (Missoulian, MT)
Jacksons hospital known for raising the dead Jul 2, 2009
All had failed resuscitation methods with standard CPR and defibrillation to try to shock their hearts back to beating. Only seven died. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wilmington medical center to hold tai chi classes Jun 27, 2009
This course also provides instruction on automated external defibrillation. After successful completion of a skills evaluation, participants will receive certification in these life-saving techniques. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Did Drugs Kill Michael Jackson? Jun 27, 2009
Typically, however, there is only a four- to six-minute window of opportunity to revive a patient in cardiac arrest; the chances of survival drop 7% to 10% with each minute that passes without CPR or defibrillation. A heart in cardiac arrest, says Zipes, "looks like a bag of squiggly worms, totally uncoordinated, disorganized, with no effective pumping." In a normal heart, the pumping chambers beat 70 times a minute or so, while an organ in cardiac arrest can spasm anywhere from 400 to 600 times... (Time.com)
Jackson's death spurs reminder about need for cardiac training Jun 27, 2009
"Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time," said Pam Foster, a registered nurse and heart association trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, which restores normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest ... "Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time," said Pam Foster, a registered nurse and heart association trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, which restores normal heart rhythm in cardiac... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Without treatment, cardiac arrest kills quickly Jun 26, 2009
1996 photo by Reuters. It's believed that Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack -- and generally deadlier. (USA Today -- Life)
American Heart Association Extends Sympathy to Family of Singer Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
A victim's chances of survival are reduced by 7 to 10 percent with every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation. Cardiac arrest can be reversed by defibrillation if it's treated within a few minutes with an electric shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. (PR Newswire)
Staying Alive! May 31, 2009
Parent Heart Watch urges everyone to learn CPR and AED use and become better informed about the importance of having publicly accessible AEDs in schools, at sporting events and practices, and having on-site people trained in CPR and AED use who can promptly implement the vital links of the cardiac chain-of-survival: 1) Early recognition of SCA; 2) Early access to 911; 3) Early CPR; 4) Early defibrillation; and 5) Early advanced care. Survival rates from SCA can increase dramatically when these... (PR Newswire)
Free CPR Classes May 29, 2009
Brain death starts to occur four to six minutes after someone experiences cardiac arrest if no CPR and defibrillation occurs during that time. "Quite simply, CPR can buy a victim the precious time needed for help to arrive," said Harbour. (WTVR.com, VA)
How to prevent cardiac death in kids May 23, 2009
The week encourages the public to get CPR training and learn how to use an AED. Unless CPR and defibrillation are provided within minutes of collapse, few attempts at resuscitation are successful. Even if CPR is performed, defibrillation with an AED is required to stop the abnormal rhythm and restore a normal heart rhythm. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Heart Association Wants One Million People to Commit to CPR & AED Training May 22, 2009
Without immediate CPR, the chance of surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest drops 7 percent to 10 percent for each minute that passes without defibrillation. Unfortunately, less than one third of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR. There is a great need for more CPR and AED training. (KWTX.com, TX)
A Man with Coma after Cardiac Arrest May 14, 2009
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including the administration of epinephrine and atropine and electrical defibrillation followed by the administration of lidocaine, was performed; a junctional cardiac rhythm was established after 4 minutes. The patient remained hypotensive and unconscious. (New England Journal of Medicine)
CPR: More Compressions, Fewer Interruptions Lead To Higher Cardiac Arrest Survival May 8, 2009
In that five- to 10-minute period after an SCA, a lot of evidence shows that if you do chest compressions to keep blood going to the heart muscle, defibrillation is far more likely to work, Garza said ... 10, 2009) Interrupting chest compressions during resuscitation reduces the chances of heartbeat return after defibrillation. (Science Daily)
Georgetown school staff learns how to save a life Apr 28, 2009
The goal of the program is to make early defibrillation immediately available in cardiac emergencies ... Riccio created a policies and procedures packet for the School-Based Public Access Defibrillation Program that explains the program s goals and objectives, training, use, location, maintenance and other pertinent information. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Rincon Valley receives new equipment Apr 1, 2009
The laptop-sized portable electronic devices automatically diagnoses potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmia and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy that stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm ... According to RVFPD, early defibrillation is a critical element in the survival rate of cardiac patients cared for by emergency responders ... Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation more... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Company recalling defibrillators Mar 16, 2009
The issues might prevent defibrillation of a patient in cardiac arrest and could lead to death, the company said in a statement. The company had received 20 instances of low-energy shock, eight instances of electromagnetic noise interference, and 11 instances of the device unexpectedly shutting down. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Cardiovascular Risks: Venous Thromboembolism Risk Increases Up To Four Fold With Long-haul Flights Mar 2, 2009
Simultaneously, if the syncopal episode lasts more than 30-40 seconds and if the automatic device advises defibrillation, the defibrillator should be activated. Major European airlines already carry defibrillators and train their personnel to use them under the guidance of medical assistance on-ground. (Science Daily)
Health institute presents 'Fitness after 50' Feb 27, 2009
This course also provides instruction on automated external defibrillation ... This course also provides instruction on automated external defibrillation. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Doctor educates others about importance of defibrillators Feb 25, 2009
The group is dedicated to promoting solutions to prevent sudden cardiac death, including increased awareness, immediate bystander action and public access to defibrillation ... For patients in ventricular fibrillation, previous studies have shown if early defibrillation is provided within the first minute, the odds are 90 percent that the victim s life can be saved ... We know from all the studies the two most important things you can do is get CPR started and early defibrillation, Carpenter... (Winona Daily News, MN)
AED halts nine-minute cardiac arrest Feb 25, 2009
The sooner defibrillation occurs, the more likely a patient will survive functionally normal. A study of her pacemaker showed Flaschberger had been in arrest for nine minutes. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Keeping cardiac arrest victims alive remains a challenge for medicine Feb 18, 2009
"The focus has been on magic bullets, but in reality what matters is good quality CPR and timely defibrillation," he said. Moments after Sirchie collapsed in her basement, her 17-year-old son Jesse walked into the room and immediately called 9-1-1. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
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Just as Durbin prepared to send the jolt, fellow deputy M. Haymaker arrived to assist, but defibrillation was already in process. "He had a pulse after the first shock," Durbin said. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Survival after surgical complications appears better at teaching hospitals for whites but not blacks Feb 17, 2009
One previous study reported black patients experienced longer delays before beginning defibrillation than white patients, suggesting potential differences in levels of monitoring. "Unintentional differences in communication might lead to less appropriate or less accurate monitoring of black patients or less involvement in their care by personnel who could make a difference in reducing failure to rescue," the authors write. (EurekAlert!)
Hands-on time during cardiopulmonary resuscitation is affected by the process of teambuilding: a prospective randomised simulator-based trial Feb 15, 2009
0001), delayed their first defibrillation (67 +/- 42 vs. 107 +/- 46 sec, P < 0 ... Hands-on time and time to defibrillation, two performance markers of CPR with a proven relevance for medical outcome, are negatively affected by shortcomings in the process of ad-hoc team-building and particularly deficits in leadership. (BioMed Central)
Georgetown School Committee agenda Feb 13, 2009
New Business: a) 2009-2010 Draft School Calendar Option 1* b) 2009-2010 Draft School Calendar Option 2* c) Distribution of Policy JLC Student Health Services & Requirements* Distribution of Policy JLC-E School Based Public Access Defibrillation Program Policies & Procedures. 11. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Constant Compressions Critical To CPR Feb 11, 2009
10, 2009) Interrupting chest compressions during resuscitation reduces the chances of heartbeat return after defibrillation. New research shows that for every second of a pause in compressions there is a 1% reduction in the likelihood of success. (Science Daily)
County Seeks Grant to Buy Defibrillators Feb 8, 2009
Meanwhile, the state Senate has asked the organization to make a presentation about the public access defibrillation (PAD) program model it has developed and how it could be used by other communities in the state. State Sens. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Time limit on pre-shock pause Feb 7, 2009
During ventricular fibrillation and tachycardia the electrocardiogram reflects the probability of return of spontaneous circulation associated with defibrillation. We have used this in the current study to quantify in detail the effects of interrupting chest compressions. (BioMed Central)
