CPR – The Right Way
Doing CPR right away can double or even triple a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. Learn these CPR steps now so you know what to do if someone if ever experiencing a life-threatening emergency.
What is Ventricular Fibrillation
An AED stops the heart from its spasm by shocking it. This allows the nerve impulses a chance to resume their normal pattern
AED – No Shock Advised
Semi-automatic AEDs will prompt the rescuer to administer a shock. The shock can help reset or restore a normal heart rhythm.
Myths about AED’s
Legislation in most provinces and territories across Canada protects individuals who use AEDs from liability when they are used in the context of saving a life, so don’t be afraid to intervene!