When Hollywood meddles with medicine & first aid : the real truthWho has never heard “3, 2, 1 … Shock!” in shows like ER, Grey’s Anatomy or Dr. House?Suspense, emotions and sometimes (very) complicated medical terms, Hollywood knows how to keep us hanging until the next episode.Entertaining the audience, but neglecting its’ education?From a strictly cinematographic point of view, we must …
What happens after a cardiac arrest ?
It’s hard to imagine how life can be after cardiac arrest. Finding the right balance between rest & recovery can be complicatedA limited survival rateBefore finding the right balance, the harsh reality must be faced: cardiac arrest is a serious pathology with a very low survival rate.Cardiac arrest is an extreme clinical condition, where every minute counts.After their vital signs …
AEDs : how it all started
Throughout the years, medicine has made a great deal of progress.We are very far from certain techniques used by doctors in the past to try to resuscitate individuals: jet of cold water in the face, red iron on the thorax (ouch), flogging of the soles and the list goes on …As many tests that allowed inventors and researchers of the …
Defibrillation : concept & explanations
Made out of 2 independent parts, the heart assures a pumping function.In order for the blood to circulate effectively through the body, the myocardium, the heart’s muscular fiber, contracts according to electrical signals.A sudden cardiac arrest can occur at any time and in most cases without prior warning.During a cardiac arrest, the electrical pulses are disordered, no longer allow the heart …
Defibrillation Electrodes
All you need to know on defibrillation electrodesDefibrillation consists in an electrical current passing through the myocard – the heart muscle tissue – to get it back to its normal rhythm. An essential step in helping a sudden cardiac arrest victim.As the main accessories of AEDs, defibrillation electrodes have several functions:They are the point of contact between the AED and …
An AED for your business?
Since the 2016 regulatory statement, some establishments must be equipped with a defibrillator. Are you concerned?In France, since the May 4, 2007 decree, anyone, even without training, is allowed to use a semi-automatic defibrillator or a fully automatic defibrillator (AED).Cardiovascular accidents are the leading cause of death in France. By intervening quickly, it is possible to increase the survivability of …
It’s time to discover Canada !
The FRED PA-1 defibrillator is taking off for Canada!Follow us on social media A worldwide presenceAlready available in more than 50 countries worldwide, SCHILLER Medical is very proud to have obtained the Medical Device Licence for the public access defibrillator FRED PA-1 in Canada, issued February 13, 2018 by Health Canada.Countries equpped with the FRED PA-1 around the worldWith its’ …
The Survival Chain
Each year, over 7 million people in the world suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Follow us on social media Each year, over 7 million people in the world suffer a sudden cardiac arrest.Cardiac arrest can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime.Those trained in first aid and professionals are faced with a challenge: quickly access the victim and administer the necessary care.Discover the …
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