Apply for an AED with Living for Zachary

Automated external defibrillators are portable electronic devices that save thousands of lives each year! The device checks heart rhythm, diagnosis potential heart conditions and sends electrical impulses to the heart and attempts to “shock” it back into regular rhythm.

Because heart disease, illnesses and conditions are becoming more of a concern for patients worldwide, it’s important to realize that disaster can strike at any time. 

Taking precautionary steps can help lower your risk for heart complications, but it’s not guaranteed to keep you safe at all times. That’s why protection methods are just as needed as prevention methods.

Ask your business, school or church to be proactive in installing an AED somewhere within the facility to be available in case of a disaster. AEDs are simple to use, and many call out vocal commands to the user on where to put the sensors and steps to take in order for it to work properly. They’re so easy to use that anyone can save a life and it could just be you. 

Practice protection and prevention, join the cause to get AEDs put in more public spaces. 


Learn how to locate and use an AED - it will change your life if you have to use it. For information on the Living for Zachary AED Donation Program visit www.Living4zchary.org or click here. 

Apply for an AED - it cannot hurt!

CPR is NOT enough when SCA strikes!

A recent study conducted by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology analyzed information from a group of parents whose children suffered from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in order to better learn how to prevent sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in youth.

The research on SCA and prevention revealed that response from parents and family members was simply not enough to save lives; the immediate need of an AED is necessary and imperative. While CPR and other emergency actions may help, an AED and a call to emergency responders is critical! Do you know where the nearest AED is in your neighborhood or community?

Symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are often misunderstood and can lead to an incorrect assessment of the severity by family members, friends and strangers. Since causes of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) are not yet fully understood, it can be difficult for parents to understand the risk that their children may be at. Since most of us are not equipped with medical knowledge - we might not know how severe a situation is.

In order to save more lives, the study suggests that AEDs must be readily available at public locations including shopping malls, restaurants and sporting events so that when danger strikes, appropriate action can be taken through the voice-instructed AED in order to save critical minutes until emergency services arrives.

Request that an AED be placed in public locations near you, after all, a life may depend on it. You can also apply for a Living for Zachary AED. Visit www.living4zachary.org for more information.