Introduction to AED & Emergency Skills

Given by:  Sarah V. Gillen  – Emergency Skills, Inc.

-ABCDs of Defibrillator Deployment

-Background Information and Risks of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

  • Risks of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  • Success Rates of AED Programs

-Defibrillator Deployment Recommendations: AHA, OSHA and BOMA

-Legal Requirements of Defibrillator Deployments in New York State

  • Laws requiring AEDs in certain locations
  • Laws protecting organizations from legal liability

-Major Components to a successful AED Program:

  • Product Type – Demonstration of Philips Heartstart FRx AED
  • Training – American Heart Association Heartsaver AED Course Information
  • Medical Oversight – FDA vs NYS requirements
  • Maintenance and Ongoing Support – Demo of ALIVE

-Case Study – Sample Real Estate Company’s AED Deployment

Presentation Coordinator:  Ray Czajkowski – Albanese Organization

Date:  Thursday, May 10, 2012

Location: 68 South Service Road, Melville

Time: 8:30am-10:00am

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