Chances of survival are doubled when CPR is performed in conjunction with an AED.

Did You Know?…….   1. SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. 2. Approximately 356,000 people of all ages experience SCA each year 3. 9 out of 10 victims die 4. Effective bystanders intervention can triple survival rates   UniFirst First Aid + Safety created a chain of survival chart for you and your team, feel free to share (click on the link[..]

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Fast-acting coworkers with an AED save employee’s life

Irv Donaldson pictured right Irv Donaldson had a heart attack at work. What his fellow employees did next saved his life. Meanwhile, employee Jeff Wilson went and grabbed an AED, or an Automated External Defibrillator. The coworkers then used the device to shock Donaldson’s heart. Those quick actions all happened in about 7 minutes before paramedics arrived. Paramedics say what they did[..]

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Athletic trainer saves man’s life at baseball game

 Joe Boyd was enjoying a night of baseball cheering on the Hornets. Joe attends nearly every home game. Suddenly out of nowhere, “Joe just fell backwards.” Says Leigh Hines, whose husband Cody Hines is a coach for the district. The districts head athletic trainer Jose Mendez heard Lehigh say “I think he’s having a heart attack”. Mendez grabbed the AED and rushed up the bleachers from[..]

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Man’s life saved by Florida lifeguards after cardiac arrest

In 2015, the then 40 year old Jacksonville Beach resident, J.R. Bourne went in cardiac arrest. He was playing soccer with his friend Luis when he suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. While a bystander began CPR, and someone called 911, the Jacksonville Beach Ocean Rescue truck were nearby. “We were driving down the beach at 10 a.m., putting our lifeguards out on towers, when we heard[..]

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What is the Difference Between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart attack?

Often times sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are used synonymously. In truth the two are very different from one another. Sudden cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. A heart attack is when blood flow to the heart is blocked. In short a heart attack is about “circulation” and sudden cardiac arrest is an “electrical” problem. Heart[..]

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Water vs. Electrolyte drinks: Is one better than the other?

“The basic guideline for most people is that if you are doing continuous exercise for 60 minuets or less, then water is fine.” Says Suzanne Gerard Eberle, sports dietitian and author of Endurance Sports Nutrition. This is because sports drinks include electrolytes (which help regulate nerves and muscles), carbohydrates (which help restore the body’s glycogen — or fuel — levels) and[..]

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Protect your Hearing Month – 3 Tips to Protect your Hearing

Did you know you can permanently lose your hearing from prolonged exposure to noise? 12 million Americans have hearing loss as a result of exposure to noise, noise-induced hearing loss. October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. We encourage Americans to protect their hearing by:Wearing hearing protection when around sounds louder than 85dB for 30 minutes or more. Turning down the volume[..]

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May is Global Health and Fitness Month

Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM) is an international and national observance of health and fitness in the workplace. The goal of GEHFM is to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and their employees through worksite health promotion activities and environments. GEHFM is presented by the National Association for Health & Fitness Employers everywhere are[..]

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May is National Electrical Awareness Month

May is National Electrical Safety Month. We often don’t think about electricity on a daily basis. We flip a switch, plug something in or charge a cell phone expecting it to work. However, if not used or maintained appropriately, electricity can pose serious risks. Over the last ten years, more than 30,000 workers have been injured in workplace electrical accidents. While electrical hazards[..]

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High school student who suffers cardiac arrest during gym class

Samuel Mazzeo stand out in the crowd. At 6-foot-5, the high school student played football, basketball and was on the weightlifting team. On February, 23, the unforeseen occurred. Samuel went into cardiac arrest during gym class. “I don’t remember that day at all. They told me I was running around like normal and I sat down because I wasn’t feeling good. And then I passed out and was[..]

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