ARTINI Silent Art Auction - Wonderful Evening.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! to our sponsors, volunteers, artists, and bidders. Proceeds will benefit the Chapter's hospital volunteer program as well as the local disaster assistance fund.
Thank you, also to Members of the CSO Youth Orchestra. A great time was had by all.
An AED Can Save a Life!
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can happen anytime, anywhere, and to anyone. It claims the lives of nearly 250,000 people in this country annually. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death. With each minute of elapsed time, the survival rate for someone suffering from a SCA diminishes by 10 percent.
Thanks to an easy-to-use, portable device called an automated external defibrillator (AED) and training from your American Red Cross, ordinary people can be lifesavers. By delivering an electric shock to the heart, an AED can restore a heart’s normal rhythm. Immediate use of an AED, in conjunction with CPR, can save a life.
Taking the next step. AEDs are an important component of being prepared to deal with life threatening cardiac events. Deciding to purchase an AED and establishing a CPR and first aid training program is an important undertaking, one that must take into consideration a variety of factors and concerns.
How many AEDs should be purchased? What emergency response procedures are already in place? Is it financially feasible? Are there liability issues? What type of AED is the best for my situation? What training is needed to properly use the device?
The Greater Chattanooga Area American Red Cross can help you navigate through this process. We are your one-stop-shop for AEDs with national pricing advantages, training courses and strong relationships with the manufacturers. There are many choices to make when it comes to implementing an AED program for your business or organization, and we can provide unbiased information and demonstrations in a non-pressure atmosphere. And we can do all this at a cost savings to you!
Purchasing your AED through your local Red Cross Chapter not only will save you money but it will also benefit the community. Sales from our Workplace Safety training and AED program supports the Chapter’s mission. Your purchase will help us:
- provide short term emergency assistance to families who lose their home and possessions from house fires, floods and other disasters
- support volunteer recruitment and training programs
- enable emergency preparedness
Add in the benefit of having a local contact for follow up services along with discounted CPR/AED training (with the purchase of an AED) and it just makes sense to work with your local Red Cross. For help with implementing an AED program at your facility please contact us today at 423.265.3455, extension 133.
AED Products
The Greater Chattanooga Area American Red Cross offers AEDs from the best manufacturers in the world such as Cardiac Science, Phillips and Zoll. Your choice of an AED should be based on more than bottom line cost. The purchase decision should be based on factors such as the number and level of trained employees able to assist in on-site medical emergencies, normal risk factors and the number of devices needed throughout the facility. Our AED experts can help you make the right choice.
For a demonstration of some of the AEDs offered click on the photos, below.
Phillips AED
Cardiac Science
Zoll
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