Friend of the Practice Promotes Value of AED by Saving Life
On Thanksgiving Day, Dan Caplis, a friend of the practice, saved another man’s life by his prompt use of an AED. The man collapsed from a heart attack during a game of flag football. The outcome could have been very different if Caplis had not used the AED quickly. To read the full story, click here: http://www.villagerpublishing.com/index.htm
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator; it is used during CPR protocol. AEDs are very simple to use and dramatically increase the chances of survival if used within the first 10 minutes. According to Caplis, “these machines are so easy that people shouldn’t be afraid of them. They walk you through every step. There’s virtually no way to mess it up.”
AEDs are present in many public places such as airports, shopping centers, and City and County buildings. Individuals may also purchase units, as Caplis did, to keep in their car or home. For more information on AEDs visit http://www.redcross.org .
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