PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILATION (PAD)

What is Public Access Defibrillation and why is it important to ME?

Each day, hundreds of people die of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA).  This is when a person suffers a cardiac related incident that results in their heart stopping or becoming so ineffective that it no longer pumps blood through the body.  This is arguably the most critical of all medical emergencies. The victim of SCA needs immediate medical attention.  Every second counts.  The noteworthy difference between this medical emergency and others is that often the victim's life is in the hands of friends, family or even more often bystanders rather than in the hands of EMTs, paramedics, nurses or doctors.

Why is this important to you?  It might be YOU standing there when someone's moment of dire need happens before your very eyes.  Or even worse, it might be YOUR moment of dire need that happens in the
presence of bystanders.

What can be done to give victims of Sudden Cardiac Arrest a fighting  chance?  Municipalities, private businesses, community organizations and other concerned groups can implement a Public Access Defibrillation
Program at certain key locations in their area.

Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) helps save lives of those suffering from SCA by making an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available for use by bystanders at the scene of an emergency.  When used in conjunction with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by trained individuals these devices can improve the survival rate of SCA from as low as 5% (CPR only)  to 40% or greater (CPR and AED).

Who should consider implementing a Public Access Defibrillation
Program?

Persons responsible for areas where people young or old gather to work,
learn, shop, play sports, worship,  celebrate or otherwise congregate
should consider the implementation of a Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program.  Businesses with a large number of employees, schools, shopping centers, health clubs and places of worship are prime candidates for PAD programs.  Just like fire extinguishers and first aid kits, AEDs are an important part of ensuring the safety and well being of people gathered at any location.

How does one go about implementing a Public Access Defibrillation
Program?

The implementation of a PAD Program can seem daunting to those without the background or experience in the emergency care field.  Bravo Zulu LLC has both the background and the experience required to address all of your organization's needs and concerns.  We will find you the right AED at the right price, place it appropriately, provide training to persons at your site, provide ongoing support including medical oversight, maintenance and regulatory compliance