AED

This weekend was spent taking a first aid course. Not only did we update our standard first aid skills, we are also now certified to operate an Automated External Defibrillator or AED. Our workplace is acquiring some of these devices so that in the event of a cardiac arrest we will be prepared to handle the emergency. Although the idea of applying electric shock to someone's heart is somewhat intimidating, the survival rate with the use of this machine is over 80% as compared to only between 5-10% with traditional CPR. The AED is quite simple to use and will even walk you through the steps with voice prompts and pictures. It monitors the patient by the use of two small sticky pads that are applied to the patients chest and lets you know if and when a shock is required. The device is light wieght and does not take up much space.








This heart may not look as romantic as the one you see on Valentine's day but it's a tough little muscle.

Deuteronomy 5:29
O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever