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Six reasons why your customers need AEDs
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when an electrical malfunction of the heart causes it to suddenly stop beating properly. There are no warning signs and it can happen to anyone, anywhere. A victim’s best chance of survival is immediate treatment with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and an automated external defibrillator (AED).
The safety of your customers and their employees is important. Do they have the necessary resources available in case of an emergency? Someone’s life may depend on it. Here are six compelling reasons for them to install an AED in their building, facility or office:
No. 1: SCA can happen to anyone at any time.
SCA doesn’t discriminate. It can affect children and adults of all ages and isn’t exclusive to those with a history of heart problems.
No. 2: 90% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are fatal1
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 10,000 cases of SCA happen at work each year2. If employees aren’t trained to act, a victim’s chance of survival is very low. Rapid response, CPR, and AED use are absolutely critical for a positive outcome.
No. 3: 70% of bystanders feel helpless during an SCA event3
Many witnesses aren’t sure what to do. Others assume a peer will step in and act. But a victim’s chance of survival drops nearly 10% every minute without intervention4. After 10 minutes, their chances are practically zero.
No. 4: Immediately performing CPR and using an AED can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival3
Good chest compressions are essential for moving blood throughout the body and protecting vital organs. The AHA recommends a compression depth of 2-2.4 inches at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute to deliver high-quality CPR. Only 50% of SCA victims will initially need a defibrillating shock, but all will need high-quality CPR. If treatment is administered right away, a victim’s chance of survival can increase to about 60%2.
No. 5: Many workplaces aren’t prepared to handle an SCA emergency
According to the American Heart Association, 55% of employees report that their companies don’t offer first aid, CPR, or AED training5. Furthermore, half said they couldn’t even locate the AED in their workplace5. Training increases confidence during an SCA event, so the more employees know ahead of time, the more they can do to help save a life.
No. 6: SCA is a leading cause of unexpected death in the U.S.
More than 350,000 Americans were victims of SCA in 2016. The overall survival rate was just 12%1. Research shows a fivefold increase in survivability – from 5% to 24% – when an AED was used. Sadly, the same research shows that an AED is only available 2% of the time6.
SCA is unexpected and frightening, but it can be treated. Do your part to prepare your customers, talk to them about outfitting their workplace with ZOLL® AEDs. The ZOLL® AED Plus® with Real CPR Help® provides rescuers with real-time feedback to ensure the best possible CPR and will deliver a shock to the victim if necessary.
In matters of life and death, you can help save a life. Make ZOLL® your AED rescue partner.
For help finding the right AED for your customer, call 800-804-4356.
1 “How CPR is changing (and saving) lives.” American Heart Association. http://bit.ly/2Km8GNQ Accessed 19 November 2018.
2 “Saving Sudden Cardiac Arrest Victims in the Workplace.” Occupational Safety & Health Administration. https://www.osha.gov/Publications/3185.html Accessed 19 November 2018.
3 “CPR Statistics.” American Heart Association. http://cprblog.heart.org/cpr-statistics/ Accessed 20 November 2018.
4 “Every Second Counts: Rural and Community Access to Emergency Devices.” American Heart Association & American Stroke Association. http://bit.ly/2PJYSn7 Accessed 20 November 2018.
5 “American Workers Unprepared for Workplace Cardiac Emergencies, Surveys Find.” American Heart Association 2017 Jun 19. http://bit.ly/2FxELUa
6 “CPR & First Aid: Emergency Cardiovascular Care.” American Heart Association. https://bit.ly/2vS7480 Accessed 21 November 2018.
7 Weisfeldt ML, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010;55(16):1713–20.
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