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 AED LEASING  TRADE-IN PROGRAM  PROVERBS 4:23    
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What is an AED? AED is an acronym for Automated External Defibrillator. An AED is a computerized defibrillator that can: 1) interpret the victim's heart rhythm; 2) differentiate rhythms that require a shock from normal rhythms; and 3) guides the rescuer through the procedure of shocking the victim by the use of voice messanges and visual prompts. AEDs are simple to operate. One study demonstrated that 6th grade students who received a brief orientation to the device could safely administer a shock in a time slightly longer than highly skilled EMS providers. An AED is a critical tool for resuscitating a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA is an electrical malfunction of the heart which occurs suddenly and without warning resulting in sudden loss of consciousness and pulse. The only effective treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest is defibrillation. Shocking the heart with an electrical current is known as defibrillation. A defibrillator is the only device that delivers this potentially life saving shock to the heart. Did you know? Did you know that sudden cardiac arrest, also called a massive heart attack, can strike anyone, anywhere, at anytime? When AEDs are available and used quickly, most cardiac arrest victims survive. AED Headquarters mission statement is dedicated to saving lives. Key Statistic's about Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest, commonly known as massive heart attack, kills more than 450,000 Americans each year, making it the #1 health care problem and leading cause of death in the United States. This is equivalent to the entire population of the cities of Sacramento, Kansas City, or Atlanta being wiped out in one year, or nearly one death every minute. Breast cancer, stroke, and AIDS claim fewer lives combined. In SCA, the heart suddenly stops beating normally. The electrical impulses that control the rhythm of the heart become so disorganized that the heart begins to quiver and can no longer effectively pump oxygenated blood to the brain and the body's vital organs, and death occurs within minutes. CPR cannot reverse ventricular fibrillation (VF), the chaotic cardiac rhythm most often seen in SCA victims; prompt external defibrillation is the only known effective treatment to halt sudden cardiac arrest. What Causes Sudden Cardiac Arrest? The most common cause of SCA is ventricular fibrillation -- a lethal arrhythmia characterized by rapid, chaotic contractions of the heart. While in ventricular fibrillation, the heart is unable to pump life-sustaining oxygenated blood to vitalparts of the body, particularly the brain. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), some factors contributing to SCA include: Coronary Heart Disease Electrocution Drowning Chocking Trauma Illegal Drug Use Death from SCA is sudden and unexpected, occurring instantly or shortly after the onset of symptoms. While there are many contributing factors, SCA can strike people anytime, anywhere, and at any age. Even a seemingly healthy person can suffer cardiac arrest without warning. According to the American Heart Association, as many as 50% of SCA victims have no prior indication of heart disease - their first symptom is cardiac arrest. For those with a known history of heart attacks, the chance of sudden cardiac death is 4-6 times greater than that of the general population.
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