You want to do the right thing, you want to be able to help when you can, you want to save a life and so you, or your company, has purchased an AED, an Automated External Defibrillator.
What a noble and considerate expense. As days go by though, you see the sign, you see the encasement, maybe you even participated in a complimentary AED Awareness class typically offered with purchase, but do you think you really understand it? Do you truly comprehend how it works? Do you actually know the regulations and liability factors? Are you fully aware of the maintenance and use requirements? Do you find you still have questions?
You would not be alone. It is often the case that those who have set out to be prepared end up feeling confusion and doubt their decision to buy and keep their AED. They wonder who really is qualified to do what, how many, how often and so on. It seems despite the extensive research one conducts or even the certification one obtains, it is often not enough to allay nagging concerns, perplexing puzzlements and underlying fears.
That's where education, facts and first hand experience are key. Do not be afraid to ask questions, know the regulations, research the risks; truly get to know your product. It is really not as scary as you might think or that hard to find answers. Yet the worst feeling in the world would be having the tool to save a life but not knowing what to do with it, not using it because of fear or, worse, having it fail because of neglect.
Don't let this happen to you. Even if you, or your company, has certified individuals, ready and able to meet the situation should it arise, it is never a wrong choice to obtain knowledge. A consultation, seminar or information session could help all involved, certified or not. Information is power, and in this case that power is to act quickly, decisively and without fear, doubt or regret.
Be informed, be prepared, be safe.
What a noble and considerate expense. As days go by though, you see the sign, you see the encasement, maybe you even participated in a complimentary AED Awareness class typically offered with purchase, but do you think you really understand it? Do you truly comprehend how it works? Do you actually know the regulations and liability factors? Are you fully aware of the maintenance and use requirements? Do you find you still have questions?
You would not be alone. It is often the case that those who have set out to be prepared end up feeling confusion and doubt their decision to buy and keep their AED. They wonder who really is qualified to do what, how many, how often and so on. It seems despite the extensive research one conducts or even the certification one obtains, it is often not enough to allay nagging concerns, perplexing puzzlements and underlying fears.
That's where education, facts and first hand experience are key. Do not be afraid to ask questions, know the regulations, research the risks; truly get to know your product. It is really not as scary as you might think or that hard to find answers. Yet the worst feeling in the world would be having the tool to save a life but not knowing what to do with it, not using it because of fear or, worse, having it fail because of neglect.
Don't let this happen to you. Even if you, or your company, has certified individuals, ready and able to meet the situation should it arise, it is never a wrong choice to obtain knowledge. A consultation, seminar or information session could help all involved, certified or not. Information is power, and in this case that power is to act quickly, decisively and without fear, doubt or regret.
Be informed, be prepared, be safe.