Prioritizing True Safety: The Urgent Need for AED Programs in our Universities
by Carl Dixon | Nov 1, 2023 | AED, Message from RescueStat CEO, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
One of my favorite social psychologists is Johnathan Haidt. In his influential book, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” he delves deep into the prevailing culture of overprotection that has seeped into American youth. Haidt identifies several...
Stepping Up the Survival Rate of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
by Carl Dixon | Aug 15, 2023 | AED, Message from RescueStat CEO, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, training
Step Change When I first joined RescueStat, I was taken back by the statement: “RescueStat partners have experienced survival rates upwards of 70%.” This struck me because I knew that the national survival rate for Sudden Cardiac Arrest was less than 10%. With most...
The AED Paradox: AED Growth vs Survival Rates
by Carl Dixon | Aug 9, 2023 | AED, Message from RescueStat CEO, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In the realm of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the promise of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) shines bright. This remarkable device, which can deliver a life-saving electric shock to restart a heart in Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA), has become a beacon of hope. If...
Cleaning Up the Defunct AED Mess
by Carl Dixon | Apr 25, 2023 | AED, Message from RescueStat CEO, Program Management, Remote Monitoring
Remote Monitoring is the Future If you are a parent or have had roommates, you know a thing or two about cleaning up messes. Like every good mess, you need the right tool to accomplish the job. You can scrub the wall all you want to get rid of those pen marks, but...
Carl’s Journey 4/4: Creating a Culture of First Responders Empowered by Life-Saving Technology
by Carl Dixon | Mar 9, 2023 | Message from RescueStat CEO, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
The What and the How of Saving In my last post, Time: the Problem and the Solution, I discussed the importance of time in saving lives from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Time without action is the problem. Reducing time to first shock is the solution. Combining...Recent Posts
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