Sites to See: Defibrillators
By: Source: AARP Bulletin Today Date Posted: 2003-08-05 11:11:56
National Center for Early Defibrillation
This comprehensive resource on AED programs delivers practical info such as how to identify high-risk locations where AEDs can be most useful and how to get funding from local businesses and civic organizations. The site also delivers free materials to help you make the case for an AED in your community.
American Heart Association: CPR and AEDs
Get answers to dozens of questions about AEDs on this page, then check out the AHA's pitch for public access defibrillation (PAD) programs at the bottom of the page. The material about PAD programs is quite helpful—for instance, there's a sample notification letter to send to your local EMS team after you set up an AED at your facility. The American Heart Association also has a toll-free number, (877) 242-4277, for information on CPR/AED training courses.
American Red Cross
The Red Cross' section on AEDs offers answer to common questions (ex: What if the device shocks someone who is not in cardiac arrest?), as well as details about the organization's training programs. Note: The AED section is full of audio and video components, so consider downloading the necessary browser plug-ins if your computer can't handle the interactive content.
These links are provided for informational purposes only. AARP does not endorse, and has no control over or responsibility for, the linked sites or the content, advertisements, materials, products, or services available on or throughout these sites.
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