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eMed, Inc Deploys Its Lifesaving Defibrillators to Omni Hotels

Thursday, September 8th, 2011


Industry leading AED device gives travelers and staff the power to save a life

Little Rock, AR – September 1, 2011: eMed, Inc., a leader in personal and public access defibrillators, announced today that Omni Hotels has standardized on the HeartSine Automated External Defibrillator (AED) as the exclusive AED device in all of its luxury hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada. Harris Interactive, a consumer research organization, ranked Omni as the Top Luxury Hotel Brand in 2011 in its most recent EquiTrends® report.
As part of the agreement, the samaritan® PAD 300P Public Access Defibrillator, HeartSine’s lifesaving product for the treatment of sudden cardiac arrest, has been implemented at all Omni Hotels in the US and Canada.
“We had other AED devices in some of our hotels, but decided to standardize on the HeartSine samaritan PAD across all of our facilities. The HeartSine device was the best option for us because it is clearly the best lifesaving device, extremely compact, portable and easy for employees to use with minimal training, should a sudden cardiac arrest event occur,” said Caryn Statman-Kboudi, vice president of corporate communications, Omni Hotels.
The samaritan PAD is designed to treat children and adults who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Its simple two-button operation and voice/visual prompts with clear instructions guide rescuers through every lifesaving step, including pad application, shock delivery and CPR.
When sudden cardiac arrest happens, the heart stops pumping blood to the rest of the body (including the brain) and the victim quickly loses consciousness. CPR alone will not restart the heart. The American Heart Association recommends defibrillation within 3-5 minutes for the best outcomes. After 5 minutes and every minute thereafter, an individual loses 10 percent of their brain function due to loss of oxygen. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an SCA event occurs once every 34 seconds.

“Sudden cardiac arrest can strike anyone at anytime with no warning, even while traveling for pleasure or on business. The clinically advanced technology of the samaritan PAD provides us with the product reliability we need to keep our customers and employees safe,” said Statman-Kboudi.

eMed, Inc., a channel partner of HeartSine, is providing Omni Hotels with the AED machines as well as its proprietary Online Program Management Solution™ which includes installation, monitoring, tracking and maintenance of each HeartSine samaritan PAD.

“Software updates, battery and training notifications will ensure that each HeartSine AED device installed in an Omni Hotels facility is always up-to-date and ready to use in case of an emergency,” said Aaron Boone, vice-president, corporate accounts, eMed. “In addition, eMed provides 10 years of post-deployment customer and technical support.”

“The best preparation for an SCA attack is to have the HeartSine samaritan PAD close at hand,” said Marc Lawrence, HeartSine senior vice president. “At HeartSine, our passion is to continue to innovate and advance our lifesaving technology to provide the most reliable AED device in the industry, at the lowest overall cost of ownership.

About HeartSine Technologies
A world leader in personal and public access defibrillators, HeartSine’s mission is to advance the deployment of lifesaving defibrillation therapy in non-traditional areas of care. HeartSine® samaritan® PAD (Public Access Defibrillator) is the only medical device specifically designed for public access use to administer lifesaving treatment for Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It’s lifesaving, pure and simple.

For more information, please contact info@emedamerica.com, call (866) 327-3633, ext. 14, or visit www.emedamerica.com.

Download a high-res photo of the samaritan® PAD 300P: http://www.ggcomm.com/HeartSine/PAD300P.jpg

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Practice Makes Perfect

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Being prepared and having the right equipment for an emergency situation is an essential component for a safety program.  Conducting mock drills at least twice a year is of utmost importance to insure you and your team are prepared for fire, hazardous weather, accident or health issue.

Mock drills for your public access defibrillator program (PAD) are just as essential.  Purchasing and owning an automated external defibrillator (AED) and having individuals trained in CPR/AED is a great first step in your AED implementation program.  But with mock drills will help you and your response team identify glitches that can and do occur during emergency situations.

Here are some guidelines for planning a mock drill:

  • A drill should be conducted soon after a CPR/AED training.
  • Drills should be conducted regularly – at least twice a year.  This also provides an opportunity to test units and check expiration dates.
  • Participation is key!  Getting people involved!  It is important everyone is familiar with the emergency response plan.  If they are not trained responders, let them know there will be a mock drill taking place and ask them to observe.
  • Inquire with your local EMS/fire department to be available for assisting with scenarios.
  • Notify appropriate personnel when you will be conducting a mock drill.
  • Be sure all participants are aware of AED locations!

Be sure and read tomorrow’s blog on How To Conduct a Mock Drill.

If you would like more information on AEDs or CPR training and emergency medical products, call eMED at 866.327.3633 or email us at:  info@emedamerica.com.

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Thursday, October 14th, 2010

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AED Maintenance?

Friday, October 1st, 2010

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming much more common throughout communities, schools, churches and the workplace.  These life-saving devices are becoming almost a standard in most areas, and a law in many states and municipalities.

These life-saving, portable heart defibrillators are automated and provide step-by-step instructions for use during a cardiac emergency.   These devices also perform a daily, weekly and monthly self-check.   But, there is maintenance required for these devices.

Here are some items you should take a moment to look at:

  • Check the expiration date on your AED batteries
  • Check the expiration date on your pads (electrodes)
  • Check the readiness indicator light to make sure the unit is ready
  • Do you have personnel who have not been trained?
  • Is everyone aware of the location of your AED?
  • Do you have an emergency response plan?
  • Do you have enough AEDs?  email eMED:  info@emedamerica.com for a free Site Assessment Tool
  • Is your AED in a wall-mounted cabinet with appropriate signage?

The eMED team is always available to assist you with your questions regarding AEDs or, AED batteries and/or pads.  If you are in need of new accessories or would like to begin or enhance your AED/emergency response preparedness, give eMED a call today:  866.327.3633.

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Should Your Dentist Have An AED?

Friday, September 24th, 2010

dentist1 death every 33 seconds, 2600 people every day in the United States.  These statistics make heart disease the number 1 killer of Americans.  Many of these individuals are also victims of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) – an electrical problem involving the heart, causing death.

eMED is a leader in providing automated external defibrillators (AED), the only device that provides the life-saving therapy for victims of sudden cardiac arrest.  Because these devices save lives, and time is the most critical factor, there has been not only publicity surrounding AEDs but an public expectation is evolving.  There have been many stories in recent news surrounding sporting events, but unfortunately an AED was not always available.

eMED has documented numerous life-saves, resulting in pressure to have these devices included when planning for public and private facilities.

In dental offices where conscious and unconscious sedation occurs, the presence of an AED is becoming a standard.  The general and specialized dentist who doesn’t sedate patients may have a need based on pressure from public expectation.  Because this “standard of care” is being created, eMED recommends dental practices become proactive – protecting their most valuable asset, their patients and employees.

For more information on safe, refurbished defibrillators visit our website or call 866.223.5157 and speak to an eMED representative.  Our email address is info@emedamerica.com

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