AED Defibrillators for Gyms | 北市公共場所AED急救網

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Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) have become an integral part of saving lives in the United States today. AEDs are the only piece of equipment outside of a medical setting that can be used to save the life of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victim. With SCAs striking approximately 250,000 Americans every year, making sure that AEDs are available in public places has become important for small, medium and large sized communities across the U.S. Many states have even passed laws requiring that health clubs, fitness centers and gyms have AEDs available for sudden cardiac arrest emergencies.

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have started working together in the hopes of saving more SCA victims’ lives. Health clubs and fitness centers are places where individuals may have an increased risk of cardiac arrest. Providing AEDs and training employees on their us...