Survival from sudden cardiac arrest depends on how quickly help is provided.
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Without CPR and defibrillation, survival is typically less than 10%
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When bystander CPR is started promptly and an AED is used early, survival can increase to more than 40%​
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Survival chances decrease by 10% for every minute that immediate CPR and use of an AED is delayed.
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Everyone Can Be a Lifesaver
You don’t need medical training to use an AED:
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AEDs give clear voice and visual prompts
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They are designed for use by everyday people in real emergencies
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They automatically analyze the heart rhythm and determine whether a shock is needed​​
Having an AED at your event can save a life—and we’ve made borrowing one simple and supportive.
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Whether you’re hosting a community gathering, sports event, or private function, our loaner program helps you be prepared, even if you’ve never used an AED before.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency in which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating effectively.
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Without immediate treatment, sudden cardiac arrest is often fatal.
Each year, approximately 400,000 Americans experience sudden cardiac arrest, and only about 10% survive.