Why should you have a personal defibrillator in your home? Knowing the facts reveals the need. FACT #1 – Every year sudden cardiac arrest takes the lives of more than 300,000 Americans of all ages, regardless of gender. FACT #2 – Over 50% of victims will have no symptoms – sudden cardiac arrest will strike without warning. FACT #3 – Many victims could be saved if a defibrillator is used right away. Survival odds decrease 10% every minute without an AED. FACT #4 – 80% of sudden cardiac arrest occurs at home. The fact is every home should have a Personal-AEDSM because everyone is susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest. Every family should have the protection of a Personal-AEDSM. Be ready to save the life of a loved one or friend – it's safe, easy and smart with Good To Be Alive®. What is a Personal-AEDSM? A Personal-AEDSM is an automated external defibrillator (portable, lightweight device for reviving sudden cardiac arrest victims) that is best-suited for personal use. Good To Be Alive® has assessed each Personal-AEDSM based on ease-of-use, ease-of-maintenance, features, and other factors ... so you don't have to. Regarding loss of life due to sudden cardiac arrest, the American Red Cross says: The American Red Cross has a vision of one person in every household being trained in First Aid and CPR lifesaving skills, and all Americans being within four minutes of an AED with someone trained to use it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. In the American Heart Association's 2008 public policy statement on the topic, the health agency wrote: When it comes to a heart attack, cardiac arrest…time is the enemy. In fact, early defibrillation along with CPR is the only way to restore the SCA victim's heart rhythm to normal. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 7-10 percent. Do I need a Personal-AEDSM? Fact, 80% of sudden cardiac arrest occurs at home. If a defibrillator is used immediately, the chance of resuscitation is 70% to 90% (depending on the research cited), without a defibrillator on hand, survival rates are 1% to 6%. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death worldwide. More than 300,000 US deaths annually, across all demographics, are attributed to sudden cardiac arrest – that's more than breast cancer, prostate cancer, house fires, hand guns, traffic accidents, and AIDS combined. Many sudden cardiac arrest deaths could be prevented if an AED were used immediately. Survival odds decrease 10% every minute without an AED. Few attempts at resuscitation are successful after 10 minutes without an AED – often, emergency response times are far too long. We are all at risk, including the youngest among us. Sudden cardiac arrest is not limited to the aging population or either gender – everyone is vulnerable. Approximately 22% of sudden deaths for people between 1 and 21 years of age are due to cardiac arrest. Noteworthy, in 2008, the American Red Cross issued an advisory change recommending automated external defibrillation for victims as young as newborn. Regarding women, in the American Heart Association's 2008 public policy statement on the topic, the health agency wrote: The coronary heart disease death rate for younger women ages 35 to 44 increased annually between 1997 and 2002. Cardiovascular disease now kills more women than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. However, the perception persists that heart disease is just a "man's disease"... Most victims of sudden cardiac arrest had no warning signs. The majority of sudden cardiac arrest victims were asymptomatic, meaning these victims were not at heightened risk for a heart attack. In fact, more women are struck without warning than men. Families should consider the cost of a Personal-AEDSM distributed across family members, not just attributed to older males – a Personal-AEDSM is meaningful protection for every member of your household (and guests). Noteworthy, the purchase of your Personal-AEDSM is likely a qualified purchase for most Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and similar pre-tax health savings plans. Please consult with your savings account administrator or a tax professional for specific guidance regarding the qualification of this expense. New York state residents that purchase a defibrillator (Personal-AEDSM) are entitled to receive a $500 tax credit! Click here to find out more. Never before has a consumer device empowered people for such dramatic results. The decision to get a Personal-AEDSM for your home is your recognition of the value of protecting precious years of life.
The fact is every home should have a Personal-AEDSM because everyone is susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest. Every family should have the protection of a Personal-AEDSM. Be ready to save the life of a loved one or friend – it's safe, easy and smart with Good To Be Alive®.
A Personal-AEDSM is an automated external defibrillator (portable, lightweight device for reviving sudden cardiac arrest victims) that is best-suited for personal use. Good To Be Alive® has assessed each Personal-AEDSM based on ease-of-use, ease-of-maintenance, features, and other factors ... so you don't have to.
Regarding loss of life due to sudden cardiac arrest, the American Red Cross says:
The American Red Cross has a vision of one person in every household being trained in First Aid and CPR lifesaving skills, and all Americans being within four minutes of an AED with someone trained to use it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.
In the American Heart Association's 2008 public policy statement on the topic, the health agency wrote:
When it comes to a heart attack, cardiac arrest…time is the enemy. In fact, early defibrillation along with CPR is the only way to restore the SCA victim's heart rhythm to normal. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 7-10 percent.
Fact, 80% of sudden cardiac arrest occurs at home. If a defibrillator is used immediately, the chance of resuscitation is 70% to 90% (depending on the research cited), without a defibrillator on hand, survival rates are 1% to 6%.
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death worldwide. More than 300,000 US deaths annually, across all demographics, are attributed to sudden cardiac arrest – that's more than breast cancer, prostate cancer, house fires, hand guns, traffic accidents, and AIDS combined.
Many sudden cardiac arrest deaths could be prevented if an AED were used immediately. Survival odds decrease 10% every minute without an AED. Few attempts at resuscitation are successful after 10 minutes without an AED – often, emergency response times are far too long.
We are all at risk, including the youngest among us. Sudden cardiac arrest is not limited to the aging population or either gender – everyone is vulnerable.
Approximately 22% of sudden deaths for people between 1 and 21 years of age are due to cardiac arrest. Noteworthy, in 2008, the American Red Cross issued an advisory change recommending automated external defibrillation for victims as young as newborn.
Regarding women, in the American Heart Association's 2008 public policy statement on the topic, the health agency wrote:
The coronary heart disease death rate for younger women ages 35 to 44 increased annually between 1997 and 2002. Cardiovascular disease now kills more women than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. However, the perception persists that heart disease is just a "man's disease"...
Most victims of sudden cardiac arrest had no warning signs. The majority of sudden cardiac arrest victims were asymptomatic, meaning these victims were not at heightened risk for a heart attack. In fact, more women are struck without warning than men.
Families should consider the cost of a Personal-AEDSM distributed across family members, not just attributed to older males – a Personal-AEDSM is meaningful protection for every member of your household (and guests). Noteworthy, the purchase of your Personal-AEDSM is likely a qualified purchase for most Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and similar pre-tax health savings plans. Please consult with your savings account administrator or a tax professional for specific guidance regarding the qualification of this expense.
New York state residents that purchase a defibrillator (Personal-AEDSM) are entitled to receive a $500 tax credit! Click here to find out more.
Never before has a consumer device empowered people for such dramatic results. The decision to get a Personal-AEDSM for your home is your recognition of the value of protecting precious years of life.
