Heart Month
Since February is Heart Month I thought it fitting to blog about Heart Attack If you suspect a heart attack, do not make an appointment to see the doctor. A private physician will probably not have the tools necessary to treat a heart attack. Instead, call 911 immediately! If you have chest pain, always go [...]
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A.E.D.
Thinking about an AED for your worksite?
There’s more to implementing an AED at your worksite than just “buying the box”. A comprehensive program is needed to ensure that any victim of a sudden cardiac arrest receives the best possible treatment.
Components of a successful AED program include:
- An Emergency Response Plan
- Medical Direction
- Liability Waiver
- BC Ambulance Service Liaison
- Workers’ Compensation Board Program Approval
- Post Incident Call Review & Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Instruction, Training & Certification
- Skill Retention Program
- Equipment
SOS Emergency Response Technologies has partnered with the medical director at Global Medical Services, Dr. Allan Holmes, who continues to recommend the Physio Control and Cardiac Science units.