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Monday, November 9, 2009
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Every year millions of people suffer from this disease, and one of the main reasons behind it is an improper diet. As such, it is very important for us to be aware of the correct diet to be followed in order to avoid being a victim of heart disease.
We need to cut down on foods having a high content of saturated and trans fat as they help in increasing the cholesterol level in our body which in turn leads to heart disease and a condition called as atherosclerosis which causes heart attack and strokes. In order to do this, we need to consume less solid fats such as butter, margarine, lard, bacon, gravy, cream sauce, non dairy creamers, cocoa butter, shortening, cookies, crackers and chips. We can use products like low fat yogurt and salsa as substitutes. For cooking, we need to use mono saturated fats such as olive oil and canola oil instead of coconut, palm, cotton seed and palm-kernel oils. We should get our daily proteins from low fat sources rather than high fat ones. Lean meat, poultry, fish, legumes such as peas, beans and lentils, skim or low fat milk, low fat yogurt, skinless poultry and soy beans and soy products are all excellent sources of proteins. We need to avoid full fat milk, organ meats, egg yolks, fatty meats, cold cuts, fried or canned meats and sausages. Vegetables and fruits are a good source of vitamins and minerals and can help prevent cardiovascular diseases and as such we should learn to include a good amount of fruits and vegetables in our everyday diet. However, we should avoid vegetables with creamy sauces, fried or breaded vegetables and canned fruits. Whole grains also are a good source of fibers and nutrients and also help in regulating the heart pressure. We need to eat foods like whole wheat flour, whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grain pasta , oatmeal and ground flaxseed to lower our cholesterol and avoid foods like muffins, waffles, corn bread, dough nuts, biscuits, quick breads, granola bars, cakes, pies, egg noodles, cakes and pies. People who eat a lot of salt are prone to high blood pressure which is one of the symptoms of heart disease. The American Heart Association suggests that adults should eat less than 2,300 milligrams of salt on a daily basis. We need to reduce the amount of salt that we use in cooking and also stop eating canned or processed foods which contain a lot of salt. We should also not use tomato ketchups and sauces and substitute them with herbs, spices and reduced salt versions of condiments. Thus, based on the above mentioned foods that need to be consumed for a healthy heart, we need to prepare a chart indicating the foods we need to consume on a daily basis and follow it properly. We should never eat more than required and exercise everyday to stay fit and have a healthy heart. If you enjoyed this article, please see our website where you'll find a large selection of automated external defibulators and aed pads. Labels: eating right, healthy heart 
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Friday, October 23, 2009
According to reports, about 150 million Americans spend more than half of their waking hours at work. So don’t you think it’s wise to keep an AED where you spend the majority of your day. A sudden cardiac arrest can occur anytime without any pronounced symptoms. It occurs due to a condition called as ventricular defibrillation which causes the heart to beat in an erratic manner and this makes the heart pump blood ineffectively and to suddenly stop. The person loses consciousness and experiences breathing problems and unless treated within the first four minutes of this condition occurring, it is very tough to save the person.
The first step is to call for help. After you’ve called for help, check to see if the victim is breathing. If it’s confirmed that the victim isn’t breathing, then start cardiopulmonary resuscitation, followed by the most important step which is defibrillation. Defibrillation means treatment of the heart by means of an electric current which regulates the heart beat. An automated external defibrillator is used for this treatment. An AED as it is known as, is a portable, electric device that can diagnose if the heart has stopped beating and deliver a shock if required. Even though your first step was to call for help, it may take several minutes for first responders to arrive on scene. That said, it’s highly recommended that companies keep an automated external defibrillator onsite. Companies can integrate the proper usage on an AED into their yearly emergency training protocols. Some organizations are already providing a free medical checkup to their employees to check for any symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest. Many organizations like American Heart Association are making sure that AED’s are easily accessible to all employees and are providing professional training as well. If you’re interested in the proper usage or placement of an AED for your business, please contact us and a knowledgeable staff member will answer any questions you might have. Labels: aed, aed business, aed work
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Saturday, October 17, 2009
The basic principles of which AED’s operate are the same. They are used for defibrillation and help to administer shocks to the victim, which can greatly improve his chances of recovery. The means of communication between the AED and the user varies according to the AED. AED’s communicate to the user by giving them instructions about shock administration process.
AED’s can choose to communicate these instructions in different ways. Some AED’s give instructions with the help of voice prompts. The user has to listen to the instructions and follow them accordingly. Other AED’s use a visual screen and all the instructions are displayed on the screen. The users can hear the instructions as many times as they want, till they are absolutely sure about the action to be performed. Nowadays, AED’s mostly include both of the above mentioned process. A few AED’s also store information about the treatment process and the actions taken by the user, so that they can be reviewed later and the efficiency of the treatment can be determined. Thus, though different AED’s have different features, the basic mechanism is the same.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2009
AED’s are the most reliable form of treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. When an AED is used to treat the victim, the pads of the AED are placed on the victim’s chest and his condition is monitored, and if found necessary a shock is given only after making sure that no person is touching the victim, as this might not be safe for both of them. The electrodes used for defibrillation should not touch the user at any point of time, and care should to be taken to make sure contact does not take place. It is also completely fine to use AED’s on metal surfaces without any possible threats or compromises. The necessary safety precautions have to be taken during the operation of AED and if all the precautions are properly followed, then there is no danger in using AED’s on metal surfaces. A picture of an AED is shown below: Thus, AED’s being an efficient method of treatment in cases of sudden cardiac arrest, it is very important to locate them at all accessible places and also give the basic knowledge of safety precautions and usage to all the people. Labels: aed, sudden cardiac arrest
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Sunday, October 11, 2009
When the AED is turned on, the pads have to be placed on the victim’s chest for the device to monitor his condition. The AED monitors the victim’s heartbeat and then considers various factors before deciding that a shock is necessary. After getting charged, it instructs the user to administer the shock and gives detailed instructions to help in administering the shock. After the first shock is given, it will monitor the statistics of the victim and decide if another shock is necessary and then proceeds in a similar manner. Thus, as we can see the AED only after careful consideration decides if a shock is necessary or not. If the AED does not see the need for a shock, it will instruct the user to perform chest compressions on the victim. AED’s are manufactured using the highest technology available and are the best option for treatment for sudden cardiac arrest. AED’s are safe and very reliable and highly efficient devices. Below is a picture of a Philips Onsite Defibrillator.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
Usually if a person experiences any medical condition, people call the emergency services and wait for them to arrive to take care of the victim. The same approach if followed during a sudden cardiac arrest can reduce the chances of survival of the victim by a great margin. In sudden cardiac arrest, the first few minutes are extremely important and the victim has to be given treatment with the help of a defibrillator within the first four minutes of the arrest, after which the chances of survival drop by ten percent every minute. Thus, it is an extremely critical condition and needs immediate attention. Usually paramedics and EMT’s are among the first people to arrive, and though they are extensively trained, they might not know to operate an AED which is required for defibrillation purposes. Also, they might arrive a bit late on the scene, because of constraints such as traffic, long travel distance and other factors. As it is not possible to wait for the anyone during an emergency, it is recommended that AED’s be placed at all public places and training be given to all people to help increase the number of survivors of this condition. Labels: aed, sudden cardiac arrest
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Thursday, October 8, 2009
 When you switch it on, the defibrillator instructs us in a clear manner about the necessary steps to be taken to administer shock to the victim. CPR coaching is provided to make sure that the person gains confidence about the entire process. The Philips HeartStart defibrillator works on the two technologically advanced features of SMART Analysis heart rhythm assessment and SMART Biphasic defibrillation therapy. It even has the Quick Shock feature, which allows the shock to be administered to the victim in matter of seconds soon after CPR. A picture of the Philips HeartStart Onsite Defibrillator is shown to the right. Thus, with so many features, buying the Philips HeartStart Onsite Defibrillator can prove to be a very good decision. Labels: defibrillator, philips onsite heartstart
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