Contributing sponsors.Supported by educational grants from NCED's Corporate Underwriting Partners Access CARDIOSYSTEMS Universal Access Defibrillation Defibrillation Definition Defibrillation is a process in which an electronic device sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heartbeat, and restore the normal heart rhythm. Access CardioSystems is committed to enabling universal access to defibrillation. Its easy-to-use AccessAED is the smallest and lightest AED AED - Automated Engineering Design on the market, weighing just 2.8 pounds, and measuring only 3.0" x 7.3" x 4.3" when fully equipped. Access CardioSystems supports its products with programs to provide customers the medical direction, training, and placement guidance needed to implement an AED program in any organization. www.accesscardiosystems.com; 866-238-3631 Medtronic FOUNDATION Medtronic Inc., the world's leading medical technology company, provides lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. The Medtronic Foundation focuses its resources in areas where it can make unique and positive contributions in the areas of health, education, and the arts. Through early defibrillation program grants, The Medtronic Foundation's HeartRescue Program aims to save lives that would otherwise be lost to sudden cardiac arrest cardiac arrest n. Abbr. CA A sudden cessation of cardiac function, resulting in loss of effective circulation. Cardiac arrest A condition in which the heart stops functioning. . www.medtronic.com/foundation ZOLL ZOLL Medical Corporation manufactures and markets AEDs for use by infrequent rescuers. Our units are "Full-Process Defibrillators" because they support the entire resuscitation resuscitation /re·sus·ci·ta·tion/ (-sus?i-ta´shun) restoration to life of one apparently dead. cardiopulmonary resuscitation process as outlined by the AHA. This includes real-time monitoring and coaching of CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Definition Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for a person who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac during the actual rescue. Our full-process defibrillators use standard consumer batteries. ZOLL is wholly committed to providing maximum assistance to infrequent rescuers, www.zoll.com; 800-348-9011 Welch Allyn[R] For more than 30 years, Welch Allyn has been a leader in advanced defibrillation technologies and intuitive designs--making us the first choice in resuscitation solutions. Welch Allyn AEDs are part of a complete "Welch Allyn AED Solution" which provides all the critical components needed for successful implementation of a PAD (public access defibrillation) program. With Welch Allyn, "You Can Save A Life."[TM] www.welchallyn.com; 800-462-0777 HEARTSINE[TM] TECHNOLOGIES HeartSine leads the way in developing benchmark, lifesaving defibrillation technology, drawing on our world-renowned experience which spans more than 30 years. HeartSine's AEDs are small, lightweight and extremely easy to use. Clear graphical interfaces and extensive voice prompts help coach the rescuer. HeartSine's AEDs are sold worldwide to schools, city buildings and golf courses, as well as other public locations. www.heartsine.com/schools; 866-HRT-SINE JEMS JEMS Journal of Emergency Medical Services JEMS Judicial Enforcement Management System JEMS Joint Embedded Messaging System (Operator configurable message translation device) JEMS Jenks East Middle School JEMS Joint Effects Management System JEMS, the Journal of Emergency Medical Services An Emergency medical service (abbreviated to initialism "EMS" in many countries) is a service providing out-of-hospital acute care and transport to definitive care, to patients with illnesses and injuries which the patient believes constitutes a medical emergency. , is dedicated to being the world's leading provider of information for emergency services emergency services Emergency care '…services …necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of health and, because of the danger to life or health, require the use of the most accessible hospital available and equipped to furnish those services' . www.jems.com; 800-266-JEMS Medtronic PHYSIO-CONTROL When you choose Medtronic, you have the world leader in medical technology behind you. Nine out of the top 10 EMS teams rely on LIFEPAK[R] defibrillators. Medtronic has placed thousands of AEDs in schools nationwide and has the tools you need to help implement your school's AED program. Please call or visit our website today to receive your FREE School AED Implementation Guide which includes funding ideas. www.aedhelp.com; 800-732-3086 PHILIPS HEARTSTART DEFIBRILLATORS Philips, the leader in defibrillation technology, offers a portfolio of resuscitation products to help rescuers treat sudden cardiac arrest quickly and effectively wherever it occurs. Philips HeartStart Defibrillators are located in a wide range of settings, including office buildings, industrial complexes, hospitals, airports, airplanes, fitness centers, and schools. www.medical.philips.com/cms; 800-453-6860 Laerdal[R] helping save lives Laerdal provides products and solutions for CPR, AED & ACLS ACLS abbr. advanced cardiac life support Training, Airway Management, Trauma, Immobilization Immobilization Definition Immobilization refers to the process of holding a joint or bone in place with a splint, cast, or brace. This is done to prevent an injured area from moving while it heals. , First Aid, and Patient Simulation. www.laerdal.com; 800-648-1851 |
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