5 minutes to save a life
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more than 6,00,000 (6 lakh) people every year. Survival rate for SCA is less than 5%. However, if someone receives defibrillation within 5 minutes their survival rate goes up to more than 50%. If your organization has more than 100 people or if you are one of the key members of the top management, you should consider procuring an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for your workplace and/or home.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is NOT a heart attack. The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. Problems with the electrical system can cause abnormal heart rhythms that lead to SCA. Most SCAs happen in people who appear healthy and have no known heart disease or other risk factors for SCA.
Ninety-five percent of people who have SCA die from it—most within minutes. Rapid treatment of SCA with a
defibrillator can be lifesaving. A defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which often are found in public places like airports and office buildings, can be used by bystanders to save the lives of people who are having SCA. Ordinary people and youngsters can easily operate an AED with minimal training.
World leader in AEDs
Medtronic, established in 1949 in the US, is the world leader in Cardiovascular Devices with revenues of more than $15 Billion in 2009.
The Lifepak CR Plus AED has the most advanced technology that automatically determines if a shock needs to applied to the patient.
Merquri Medica can also impart CPR and First Aid training for companies to help use the AED in medical emergencies.
Lifesaving made simple
· Fully automatic – No need to press a shock button
· Only AED on the market with an 8 year warranty (longest in the industry)
· Starts at 200 joules then escalates to 300 joules and 360 joules if needed
Simple to use
· Advanced technology yet simple to use
· Fully automatic – two-step process
· Weekly and monthly self-testing
· Four readiness indicators
· Low maintenance burden
CPR and First Aid Training provided by Merquri Medica
From India, Hyderabad
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more than 6,00,000 (6 lakh) people every year. Survival rate for SCA is less than 5%. However, if someone receives defibrillation within 5 minutes their survival rate goes up to more than 50%. If your organization has more than 100 people or if you are one of the key members of the top management, you should consider procuring an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for your workplace and/or home.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. When this happens, blood stops flowing to the brain and other vital organs. SCA usually causes death if it's not treated within minutes. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is NOT a heart attack. The heart has an internal electrical system that controls the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. Problems with the electrical system can cause abnormal heart rhythms that lead to SCA. Most SCAs happen in people who appear healthy and have no known heart disease or other risk factors for SCA.
Ninety-five percent of people who have SCA die from it—most within minutes. Rapid treatment of SCA with a
defibrillator can be lifesaving. A defibrillator is a device that sends an electric shock to the heart to try to restore its normal rhythm. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs), which often are found in public places like airports and office buildings, can be used by bystanders to save the lives of people who are having SCA. Ordinary people and youngsters can easily operate an AED with minimal training.
World leader in AEDs
Medtronic, established in 1949 in the US, is the world leader in Cardiovascular Devices with revenues of more than $15 Billion in 2009.
The Lifepak CR Plus AED has the most advanced technology that automatically determines if a shock needs to applied to the patient.
Merquri Medica can also impart CPR and First Aid training for companies to help use the AED in medical emergencies.
Lifesaving made simple
· Fully automatic – No need to press a shock button
· Only AED on the market with an 8 year warranty (longest in the industry)
· Starts at 200 joules then escalates to 300 joules and 360 joules if needed
Simple to use
· Advanced technology yet simple to use
· Fully automatic – two-step process
· Weekly and monthly self-testing
· Four readiness indicators
· Low maintenance burden
CPR and First Aid Training provided by Merquri Medica
From India, Hyderabad
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