Category: AED Laws

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The state of Maryland has AED requirements that affect schools, swimming pools, dental offices, and any facility that wishes to acquire an AED. Understanding Maryland’s automated external defibrillation requirements will help you stay in compliance with the law and be prepared to save a [...]

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In 2001, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the General Services Administration (GSA) of the United States developed guidelines for the design of public access defibrillation programs in federal buildings, based on recommendations from the American Heart Association (AHA) and the [...]

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AED requirements in Oregon state that an automated external defibrillator (AED) must be placed in certain facilities, including schools, swimming pools, health clubs, dental offices, and places of public assembly. Oregon state AED law also provides immunity protection to certain people involved in [...]

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AED requirements in the state of Illinois are laid out in 410 Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, known as the Automated External Defibrillator Act. The Automated External Defibrillator Act describes: Who is exempt from civil liability when using an automated external defibrillator Who needs [...]

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Most states have AED testing requirements to ensure that defibrillators are working and ready to use in an emergency. Conducting visual inspections and testing the device is the responsibility of the person or organization that owns the AED and must be carried out according to the manufacturer's [...]

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Most states require—or at least encourage—AED owners and expected users to become certified so that they will be ready in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency. Getting certified is easy. The class usually takes about 3 hours for a new certification, and the certification generally needs to [...]

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The state of Florida has established a number of laws regarding automated external defibrillators (AEDs), with the goal of ensuring that these medical devices are always readily available in the event of a cardiac emergency. These life-saving devices are required in many public high schools, [...]

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AED training requirements have been established in several states to make AED use more effective. Typically, this instruction is required for people who are likely to be present during an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. AED training covers CPR techniques as well as the correct use of an external [...]

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Choosing the optimal location for your automated external defibrillator (AED) is critical. AEDs only save lives when they are easy to find and can be used within 3 minutes of a collapse. The survival rates for cardiac arrest decrease by 10% for each minute that passes without emergency medical [...]

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A familiarity with AED service requirements is essential for anyone who owns or manages a portable defibrillator. Proper servicing ensures that the AED is always operable at a moment’s notice; it also helps to ensure that you get the maximum lifespan from your device. Certain aspects of AED [...]