Know the Difference
Within 5 minutes, an AED can greatly increase survival
Heart Attack
Plumbing Problem
A blockage slows blood flow.
Symptoms like chest pain or nausea can appear hours or even days in advance.
The heart usually keeps beating.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Electrical Failure
The heart suddenly stops.
The victim collapses, loses consciousness, and has no pulse.
Without an AED, survival drops every minute.
“When this gentleman collapsed and the AED was used to shock him back to a SR, it was like watching a miracle…”
Kelly, EMT from Kansas
“Just get one! One day it may save you or your loved one.”
Russell, Northeast Texas
Signs to look for:
- Unresponsive or unconscious.
- Very weak or no pulse.
- Gasping, gurgling, or not breathing.
- Seizures or convulsions.
Immediately call 911
Ask a bystander to locate an AED.
Start CPR
Push hard and fast at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Locate & Use an AED
Follow instructions on the AED device to deliver shock.
