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Improving CPR quality – during and after an event

Submitted by OHM on Mon, 10/03/2011 - 11:46

Check out this website I found at healthcare.philips.com

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Capnography as a Clinical Tool

Submitted by OHM on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 07:10

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a waste gas, so why do we care about it as long as we and our patients can get it out of the body? Just like an automobile's performance can be monitored by a probe put in the exhaust pipe, an evolving technology allows emergency providers to precisely monitor the performance of a number of critical human processes in an ill or injured patient. This article describes the use of technology to monitor metabolism, circulation and ventilation in the emergency patient.

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OHM Medical Sponsors AEDs for Cowichan Aquatic Pool

Submitted by OHM on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 02:31

In partnership with the Municipality of North Cowichan, OHM Medical will be sponsoring AEDs for the Pools at Fuller Lake Park and Crofton Outdoor Pool during the Summer of 2011. The AEDs will equip the staff with a tool to help save lives. If you're ever at Crofton Outdoor pool or Fuller Lake Park, be aware there is a PHILIPS AED ready to go when called upon.
Read the letter of thanks from the Deputy Parks and Recreation Director.

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HeartStart News for you - " Study: Effects of compression depth and pre-shock pauses predict defibrillation failure during cardiac arrest"

Submitted by OHM on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 02:04

Effects of compression depth and pre-shock pauses predict defibrillation failure during cardiac arrest - This research summary brought to you by Philips

Not all AEDs are created the same - PHILIPS AED Unsurpassed ease of use for Better Rescue Success

Submitted by OHM on Tue, 06/14/2011 - 15:07

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CPR and AEDs Save Lives

Submitted by OHM on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 21:44

CPR the external heart pumps oxygenated blood to the core ( Heart and Brain) keeping the individual perfused. It's insane that many people still do not know how to perform this very simple procedure. I also found it crazy that some people do not understand the benefits of owning an AED. Being able to restore a normal heart rhythm by connecting an AED to someone experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest is amazing. An AED is not an expensive device. However, not being able to provide your loved one with the opportunity to live is a huge and costly loss.

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AEDs

Submitted by OHM on Sat, 06/11/2011 - 21:44

Every home should have an AED. Like a fire extinguisher you never know when it will be needed. If it saves even one life it has paid for itself a thousand times over.

Without an AED one is dead without any chance of recovery. You can do CPR and behave as if your the heart pumping for the victim of a sudden cardiac arrest. However, CPR does not shock and restart a heart if there is a shockable rhythm. Only a defibrillator such as an AED can deliver this therapy.

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OHM Medical Partners with Clarity Leasing

Submitted by OHM on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 17:34

To bring AED more accessible to the people. OHM Medical partners up with Clarity Leasing Inc (www.clarityleasing.com) to make AEDs more affordable to the general public. Contact us now and ask about our leasing program for your corporation or home use. Starting at $55/month you could own a maintenance free AED for 5 years.