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RescueStat and Boise School District partner to enhance student safety with advanced AED program

BOISE, ID -- RescueStat, a Boise-based healthcare technology company, has partnered with the Boise School District to enhance student safety with a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program. The district is incorporating RescueStat's Scout Remote Monitoring System and Apollo Program Management for advanced readiness and management to the… Read More

Disparities found in survival benefits for people receiving bystander CPR for cardiac arrest

NIH-funded study found Black adults and women had fewer gains A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported study has found race- and sex-based differences in the increased chances of survival from people who received bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Average survival benefits for cardiac arrest,… Read More

Will ECPR move the needle on cardiac arrest survival?

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) can be defined as the emergent use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) on patients in cardiac arrest for whom conventional CPR has failed.  According to some estimates, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is responsible for as many as 313,000 deaths annually in the United States and… Read More

Publication of strongly positive findings demonstrate benefits of innovative Jewel® Patch Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator for patients at risk of sudden cardiac arrest

“There were no patient deaths or missed episodes requiring external rescue, and high patient compliance enabled a high number of successful life-saving conversions.” SAN FRANCISCO, CA-- Element Science, an innovative health technology company pioneering a digital wearable platform for high-risk cardiovascular patients, today announced the… Read More

Every minute counts: Rapid and accurate prediction model for cardiac arrest treatment

New scoring model enhances early prognosis prediction using prehospital resuscitation data only When it comes to treating cardiac arrest, acting quickly can mean the difference between life and death. Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a new scoring model, using only prehospital resuscitation data, that accurately… Read More

Emergency medicine legend Dr. Michael Copass passes away

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on Friday, July 26, of Dr. Michael K. Copass, a pioneer in emergency medicine and a cherished member of our community. Dr. Copass, 86, dedicated his career to saving lives and advancing the field of emergency medical care, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of working with him. Dr… Read More

What they’re saying: Governor DeWine signs bill requiring AEDs in Ohio Schools

COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 yesterday. The new law will require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be placed in every public and chartered nonpublic school in Ohio, as well as all municipally owned or operated sports and recreation locations. It will also require schools to adopt emergency action… Read More

To the rescue: Drones could deliver defibrillators for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests

Early studies show unusual approach might speed response times and save lives When you look to the sky these days, you never know what you might see — a bird, a plane, a shooting star, or…a drone carrying an automated external defibrillator (AED)? That’s right: A medical drone. A team of NHLBI-funded researchers is testing drones to deliver… Read More

Governor DeWine signs bill requiring AEDs in Ohio schools

Governor joined by student-athlete whose life was saved by an AED, individuals with NFL ties to discuss the importance of these devices. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Board Member, Lee Nathans, represented SCAF, a member of the Smart Heart Sports Coalition, at the event. WORTHINGTON, OHIO -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 47 today… Read More

Improving survival from cardiac arrest – Cheating time with drone-delivered AEDs

August 19th, 4 pm ET. Open to the public. Zoom link. Join us for an enlightening presentation in the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance by Dr. Joseph P. Ornato as he explores innovative solutions to enhance survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). Dr. Ornato, a leading expert in emergency medicine, cardiology, and resuscitation,… Read More