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Philips Continues Focus on Quality CPR with Release of HeartStart Defibrillators Compliant with Newest Guidelines from AHA, ERC and ILCOR

September 05, 2006

Andover, Mass., USA - Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG; AEX: PHI), a worldwide leader in defibrillation technology, announced today that its entire line of HeartStart Defibrillators now shipping is compliant with American Heart Association (AHA), European Resuscitation Council (ERC), and International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2005 Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).

Defibrillator shocks health and safety into University's athletic programs

August 31, 2006

Nebraska Public Power District is investing about $200,000 to buy more than 90 AED's. The majority of the AED's will be installed in vehicles and trucks.

All Ohio Fitness Centers May Soon Have AEDs

April 25, 2006

New Ohio Bill would require all Fitness Centers to have at least One Defibrillator.

Lawyer arguing in Wake courtroom dies

April 21, 2006

10 month assessment delays automated external defibrillator program implementation.

Learning through loss: the importance of defibrillators

April 05, 2006

A young boy from Long Island died in front of his father while playing little league and they say a defibrillator could have saved him. His parents are now on a mission to make sure this never happens again. Determined to not let his death go in vain, they've enacted change to protect an entire community of kids.

5 receive awards for saving man's life

March 20, 2006

Secretary grabs defibrillator and saves a life.

Sen. Butler wants defibrillators in every state school

March 08, 2006

Defibrillators save lives.

Man gives $1,000 to YMCA after staff member helps save his life

February 21, 2006

Fast acting aquatics director shock him back with an automatic external defibrillator.

Trooper Credited With Saving Life

February 18, 2006

Automatic electronic defibrillator in his patrol car.

Portable Defibrillator Helps Save Coaches Life

February 18, 2006

Quick thinking by the athletic trainer springs to action.

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