DEFIBRILLATOR FACTS
Our most preventable health problem
Booking John Stewart to speak at your conference is the right thing to do:
He was for 10 years a medical scientist responsible for hospital safety
and gave many lectures and courses to hospital staff on the safe use of
medical devices.
He has taught courses on Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
He has university degrees in Medical Sciences and Medical Physics
John Stewart's goal is to ensure that every business will be equipped with Automated External Defibrillators.
As will every office complex, retail mall, hotel, nursing home, golf course, fitness center, sports stadium, theater, airport, church, bank, funeral home, dentist and doctor's office, even
gasoline service centers. Every public facility of any kind will have an AED unit "on the wall and ready to go".
If Dr. Stewart gets his way, this simple to use, affordable technology will be standard equipment in police cruisers and fire trucks. In fact, he even
advises that these units will be in the homes of millions of Americans whether their health history dictates they need it or not.
Using powerful visuals and anecdotal stories, Dr. Stewart takes his audience on an emotional journey. He does more than teach his message; he makes people feel it personally.
"The AED should be as commonplace as the smoke alarm. Having an Automated External Defibrillator unit readily available for use within three to five minutes to jumpstart a quivering, paralyzed heart is the only way to stop
our number one killer: Sudden Cardiac Arrest."
"Suddenly, without warning, Sudden Cardiac Arrest will strike 1 out of 7 Americans, killing over 460,000 each year, according to statistics from the Center of Disease Control. That is more than cancer, more than heart disease, more than automobile accidents --combined. Had AED units been readily available, up to 74% of these deaths could have been prevented."
"Preventing SCA deaths should be part of a new national consciousness; a preventative,
pre-emptive mindset that sees a threat, recognizes its costs in lives and quality of life and takes action to stop it. Why wait for lawyers and legislators when we can start saving lives
now"
Who should hear Dr. Stewart speak? Business and Professional Organizations, Industry Trade Organizations, Medical and Legal Associations, Trade Unions, Police, Fire and Public Safety Officials, Educators and Legislators. Any group who wants to learn about Sudden Cardiac Arrest - what it is, and what we can do to prevent it. Any group who wants a fresh new perspective on how we can make
our lives safer, healthier, and a more secure place to live.
For scheduling and availability information for Dr. Stewart as a keynote or featured speaker, please contact:
KEY
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
IN THE PRESENTATION
- What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
- Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest the same as a Heart Attack?
- Who is at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
- What is Defibrillation?
- What is an AED?
- Are AEDs easy to use?
- What is the Chain of Survival?
- How critical is time?
- Do all ambulances carry defibrillators?
- How popular are AEDs?
- Can I hurt the victim with an AED?
- What if the patient has an implanted pacemaker or defibrillator?
- What if the victim has a medication patch?
- What if the AED malfunctions?
- Should an AED be used on a child who suffers Cardiac Arrest?
- Can I accidentally shock myself?
- Can an AED be used safely in the rain or snow?
- Can an AED be used if the victim is on a metal surface such as a bleacher or stretcher?
- After resuscitation, will the victim be able to resume a normal life?
- How long do victims survive after a successful resuscitation?
- Do I have to be a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or EMT to use an AED?
- What is Medical Direction?
- Why is Medical Direction necessary?
- What if I forget the steps for shocking a victim?
- What Laws, Regulations and Liability Issues are associated with the use or lack of use with an AED?
- Can I be sued for using the AED incorrectly?
- Can a company be considered negligent when Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs and they do not have an AED?
- Are all AEDs the same and are they all approved for untrained public or home use?
- How many manufacturers of AEDs are there?
- Which manufacturers have the largest market share?
To order or to arrange a lecture or demonstration,
Contact: Biophysica Inc., AED authorized distributor, Toronto, Ont, Canada
Technical Support Hotline, Phone: (905) 827-9448 (10am to 10pm EST)
This page last updated on January 26, 2006