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Articles by author: Justin Haagen

Many Who Have Died of Cardiac Arrest May Have Had Undetected Heart Attacks, Study Says

By Justin Haagen on Aug 01, 2019

Many Who Have Died of Cardiac Arrest May Have Had Undetected Heart Attacks, Study Says

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The CPR GAP

By Justin Haagen on Feb 12, 2019

A new study suggests that women are more likely to pass away from a cardiac arrest as bystanders are more reluctant to perform CPR on them.

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American Workers Unprepared for Cardiac Emergencies

By Justin Haagen on Jun 28, 2017 in Simple Life-Saving Skills

With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, American Heart Association launches campaign advocating for workplace safety training and public access to AEDs

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National Women's Health Week

National Women's Health Week
By Justin Haagen on May 11, 2017 in Simple Life-Saving Skills

National Women's Health Week serves as a time to encourage women to take steps to improve their health. The 18th annual National Women's Health Week kicks off on Mother's Day, May 14, and is celebrated through May 20, 2017.

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New Report Outlines 10 Measures for the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death

By Justin Haagen on Jan 03, 2017 in Simple Life-Saving Technology

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Even when a patient survives, the condition may have a devastating impact on the patient�s quality and length of life. This clinical outcome also imposes a heavy economic burden through healthcare costs.

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Facts

By Justin Haagen on Jul 22, 2016 in Managing Medical Emergencies

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) occurs when heart function ceases abruptly and without warning, and in over 90% of victims, death occurs.

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Employ the HeartSine Samaritan Pad to Treat SCA

Employ the HeartSine Samaritan Pad to Treat SCA
By Justin Haagen on Jun 30, 2016 in Simple Life-Saving Technology, Government News Articles

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death globally. Response time is critical for survival. The HeartSine samaritan� PAD was designed especially for use in public areas by providing a sophisticated defibrillator for adult or pediatric use, inside a lightweight and easy-to-operate system.

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The Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act of 2013 (AB 1217)

By Justin Haagen on Jun 29, 2016 in Government News Articles

The Home Care Services Consumer Protection Act of 2013 (AB 1217) becomes effective to full compliance with the law on January 1, 2016. This law applies to all Caregivers and or Home Care Aides (HCA) that work for any Home Care agencies.

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Hands Only CPR for the Untrained Responder

Hands Only CPR for the  Untrained Responder
By Justin Haagen on Jun 29, 2016 in Simple Life-Saving Skills, Managing Medical Emergencies

Save a Life!

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First Response Techniques for Choking

By Justin Haagen on Jun 29, 2016 in Managing Medical Emergencies, Simple Life-Saving Skills

From our CPR Pro Program, a video demonstrating first aid response techniques for ejecting foreign bodies in victim's airway.

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