ZOLL MEDICAL COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF CARDIAC SCIENCE Expands Solutions for Cardiac Arrest Victims in the Community August 27, 2019─Chelmsford, Mass.–ZOLL Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, today confirmed that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Cardiac Science® Corporation, a leading provider of automated external […]
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The gender SCA gap: why survival rates are lower for women
Did you know that after a sudden cardiac arrest, women have a lower survival rate than men? There are several reasons for this. Some are medical, such as women being more likely to have an un-shockable heart rhythm. Some are social – for instance, the average woman waits around 37 minutes longer than men to […]
European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR)
Are you aware that new legislation on how medical devices are regulated comes in to play from 5th May 2020? If not, you can find out everything you need to know here in our handy guide…
Saving life with hands-only CPR
Imagine you’ve just seen someone collapse in front of you. You dial 999 straight away, and the operator tells you how to check their breathing and pulse while you wait for an ambulance. Many people who aren’t medically trained would stop there and wait for the professionals to handle the rest. After all, you wouldn’t […]
Cardiac Rhythm and SCA
There are lots of things that can cause a person to suffer a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). While not all of these are related to problems with the heart’s functioning, the majority are. These causes are down to different cardiac rhythms – whether too fast, too slow or simply irregular. More often than not, an […]
Does a defibrillator restart a stopped heart?
We’ve all sat in suspense, watching our favourite Hollywood medical dramas, as flatlining patients are jolted back from the brink by fearless doctors wielding electric paddles. But just how accurate is this? Can a defibrillator really restart a stopped heart? The answer may surprise you.
The importance of AEDs for young children
When you hear the words ‘sudden cardiac arrest’, what do you picture? Chances are, your mind will have conjured up images of an adult in need of help. Well, although this is most often the case, it is in fact possible for both adolescents and children to also suffer sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) – something […]
AED Leader Cardiac Science Agrees to be Acquired by Zoll
Combination of companies will deliver diversified portfolio of AED products and services for sudden cardiac arrest JUNE 11, 2019, DEERFIELD, Wisc. – Cardiac Science Corporation (CSC), a leading provider of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), related services and accessories, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an […]
History of AEDs
At Cardiac Science, we’ve been at the forefront of developing defibrillators for many years, both manufacturing and selling AEDs and training devices to help save lives across the globe. However, while we often talk about new and innovative product developments, we rarely discuss the past.
Everything you need to know about your AED warranty
Having peace of mind can go a long way, especially when it comes to the performance of potentially life-saving equipment. After all, knowing that your AED will perform when you need it could mean much less stress when it matters most. That’s why we offer AED warranties with all our devices. So you can feel […]
Cardiac Science donate G5 in partnership with NW ambulance service
Cardiac Science UK has donated a Powerheart G5 AED to Burnage Rugby Club in Heaton Mersey.
Planes, trains and defibrillators: AEDs on public transport
The problem with Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is that it’s just that – sudden. Apparently healthy people can collapse anywhere and at any time, and public transport is no exception.