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		<title>Philips Issues Worldwide Recall of Select HeartStart FR2+ AEDs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ On September 28, 2009, Philips announced a worldwide recall on the HeartStart FR2+ AEDS.&nbsp; The recall is a voluntary recall, it was not mandated by the FDA.&nbsp; Philips is recalling the HeartStart FR2+ AEDs that were manufactured during&nbsp;May, 2007 thru Janurary, 2008.&nbsp; 
The reason for the recall is due to a faulty memory chip in the&nbsp;Philips HeartStart FR2+ AED.&nbsp; Philips is concerned that the memory chip may fail and cause the AED not to function properly.&nbsp;&nbsp;
If you are concerned that your Philips HeartStart FR2+ AED may be part of the recall, you can clic... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/124/Philips-Issues-Worldwide-Recall-of-Select-HeartStart-FR2-AEDs">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 02:54:51 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Medical Equipment AED-SHOP and OxySure Dallas, TX</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AED-SHOP a division of HeartSafe America, Inc. (HSA) is a national distributor of Medical Equipment, with an emphasis on Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and life-saving equipment. It is our goal to help reduce the numbers of deaths from Sudden Cardiac Arrest by increasing public awareness and expanding the number of Automated External Defibrillators in public facilities, and to create awareness of the Oxysure portable oxygen tanks and how this product can save a life. 
AED-SHOP has taken a proactive approach to equipping thousands of public and private facilities with medical equip... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/125/AED-Medical-Equipment-AED-SHOP-and-OxySure-Dallas-TX">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 02:58:37 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>CPR, CPR Training, AED, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is one of the most basic forms of training an individual can receive to assist a victim during an emergency. Understanding how CPR can be effective during an emergency is important. Training in CPR can make a big difference in the survival rate of a victim. 
Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about CPR. 
What is CPR? 
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is the process of using chest compressions along with breaths to restore a victim&rsquo;s heartbeat and breathing. CPR is performed when a victim has stopped breathing and he or she has no... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/126/CPR-CPR-Training-AED-Cardiopulmonary-Resuscitation">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:13:38 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Drop to Shock Principle; Sudden Cardiac Arrest, AED, SCA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for over 300,000 lives per year. Therefore, to lessen the odds of another life being lost, it is critical that every business, school, and church equip themselves with an automated external defibrillator (AED). 
Early defibrillation is the essential key to surviving a Sudden Cardiac Arrest and the 3rd link in the American Heart Association&rsquo;s Chain of Survival. In order to give a victim an optimal chance to live, the American Heart Association recommends defibrillation within the first 3-5 minut... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/127/Drop-to-Shock-Principle-Sudden-Cardiac-Arrest-AED-SCA">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:14:33 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Program, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Automated External Defbrillator, AED, SCA, CPR Training</title>
		<link>http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/128/AED-Program-Sudden-Cardiac-Arrest-Automated-External-Defbrillator-AED-SCA-CPR-Training</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program is key to reducing the number of deaths that occur from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Our 7 step process based on the American Heart Association&rsquo;s recommendations will assist any organization in implementing an AED program. 
As a result of the American Heart Association, state legislation and notable deaths such as Tim Russert (Moderator of NBC&rsquo;s &ldquo;Meet The Press&rdquo;), Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) awareness is at an all-time high. Therefore, many churches, schools, and corporations are proactively protecting their members ... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/128/AED-Program-Sudden-Cardiac-Arrest-Automated-External-Defbrillator-AED-SCA-CPR-Training">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:15:34 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Trade-In Promotion, Physio Control, Cardiac Science</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Physio Control, formerly Medtronic, has released a new trade-in promotion which will allow customers to trade-in their Cardiac Science AEDs for new Physio Control LifePak AEDs.
Due to the recent recall information released by the FDA regarding specific Cardiac Science AED models potentially failing to delivery shock therapy, Physio Control is offering a $250.00 trade-in value for the following Cardiac Science AEDs to be applied to the purchase of a new LifePak Express, LifePak CR+ or the LifePak 1000 AED:

Cardiac Science Powerheart Monophasic AED
Cardiac Science Powerheart Biphasic AED... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/129/AED-Trade-In-Promotion-Physio-Control-Cardiac-Science">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:17:40 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Philips AED Trade-In Promotion, Philips OnSite, FRx</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Philips Medical Systems, manufacturer of the Philips HeartStart Defibrillators, currently has a special trade-in promotion available for two of their most popular automated external defibrillators (AEDs).&nbsp; 
Philips is offering a $200.00 trade-in value on any competitor's AED when purchasing the Philips HeartStart FRx AED or a $100.00 trade-in value on any competitor's AED when purchasing the Philips HeartStart OnSite with carrying case. 
Contact AED-SHOP.com today to find out more details about the Philips Trade-in Promotion and how your organization can take advantage of this promot... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/130/Philips-AED-Trade-In-Promotion-Philips-OnSite-FRx">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:18:06 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Liability; Legal Requirements; Owning an AED</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Liability. This is a &ldquo;fear&rdquo; that weighs heavily on everyone&rsquo;s mind when considering purchasing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for their organization. All 50 states have created &ldquo;Good Samaritan&rdquo; and AED Laws to protect responders, organizations, and the victim. Understanding these laws is key to implementing a successful AED Program.
Is there a liability factor owning an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
This question tends to be the number one factor in determining if a corporate, fitness, church or any other organization considers purchasing... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/131/AED-Liability-Legal-Requirements-Owning-an-AED">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14, Jun 2010 03:19:50 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Data Management Solutions; DMS Program; AED Tracking Program; CPR Renewals</title>
		<link>http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/215/Data-Management-Solutions-DMS-Program-AED-Tracking-Program-CPR-Renewals</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Data Management Solution program is a simple way for any organization to keep their AED program on track. The AED Program Coordinator will be able to track each of the AEDs using our Data Management Solution program.
When implementing an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program, performing monthly inspections, tracking replacement part expiration dates and monitoring CPR/AED training renewals can be time consuming and difficult to keep up with.
Therefore, in an effort to assist organizations in maintaining a successful and legally compliant AED Program, HeartSafe America has develop... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/215/Data-Management-Solutions-DMS-Program-AED-Tracking-Program-CPR-Renewals">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27, Sep 2010 03:14:57 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Post Event Review; AED Program, AED, Automated External Defibrillator, Download AED data</title>
		<link>http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/216/AED-Post-Event-Review-AED-Program-AED-Automated-External-Defibrillator-Download-AED-data</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Not sure what to do after using your AED during an emergency? Every Automated External Defibrillator (AED) has the ability to record the event that takes place during an emergency. All AEDs store event information and it can be downloaded from the AED for review.
Hopefully at this point your organization has purchased an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to protect your members and staff from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The possibility of using the AED, while slim, is definitely real. Therefore, it is very important to know how to use the AED and equally as important to know what to ... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/216/AED-Post-Event-Review-AED-Program-AED-Automated-External-Defibrillator-Download-AED-data">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28, Sep 2010 04:52:27 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>The Purpose of AED Replacement Accessories</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ All Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) have pads and batteries with expiration dates and must be replaced according to the expiration date.Once an organization or company has equipped themselves with an automated external defibrillator (AED), it is imperative that inspections are performed on a monthly basis. Not only are monthly inspections a prerequisite for the Good Samaritan law, but it also reminds the organization when the pads and batteries expire.Below are some commonly asked questions regarding replacement parts.Why do my AED electrode pads expire?
AED electrode pads are com... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/275/The-Purpose-of-AED-Replacement-Accessories">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22, Dec 2010 04:26:31 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED&apos;s in Business: A Smart Investment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ &nbsp;
Since the advent of AED's as a portable, effective, publicly available machine capable of restoring a regular heartbeat during a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the reasons for corporations and small businesses to obtain one continues to grow.  The bottom line is that AED's save lives and their demonstrated ability to significantly reduce cardiac death statistics has earned the attention of Americas' corporations and courts.
Growing Requirements
State laws requiring AED's in business locations vary throughout the Republic, but more and more legislatures and courts are ruling in favor... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/319/AED-s-in-Business-A-Smart-Investment">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13, Jan 2011 12:13:54 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED&apos;s in Churches</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Most churches may be particularly prone to incidents of cardiac arrest because they usually include congregations of widely mixed age groups, from infants to the elderly, making them a wide statistical target for a cardiac occurrence.&nbsp; Children sometimes have undetected heart conditions that have not yet been diagnosed and elderly parishioners may suffer from a host of health or vascular conditions that place them at an increased risk for heart disease.
71 Year Old Parishioner Saved by AED in Service
Sallie Sims can attest the imminent reality of cardiac arrest in churches. &nbsp;She... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/333/AED-s-in-Churches">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25, Jan 2011 10:12:42 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Fundraising</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AED&rsquo;s save lives and have been proven to increase the chances of survival for a sudden cardiac arrest victim by more than 50% when used within the first few minutes.&nbsp; However, for some organizations with a desire to acquire and AED, the funds simply aren&rsquo;t there. If you company, church, or club isn&rsquo;t able to raise the support necessary to directly fun an AED purchase, getting additional help may be easier than you imagined.
Fund Raising Ideas
Traditional fundraisers can be a surprisingly effective and just about any idea can work.&nbsp; Some common ideas for schools... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/334/AED-Fundraising">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25, Jan 2011 10:16:03 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Texas Requires AED&apos;s in Nursing Homes</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26, Jan 2011 05:49:58 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Defibtech Lifeline Views: User Friendly AED Technology</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AED technology continues to improve and modern models offer an unprecedented level of ease and functionality for responders.&nbsp; &nbsp;Defibtech has improved upon the standard AED concept again, with the inclusion of a full color video screen &ndash; the first AED manufacturer to incorporate video technology in a defibrillator.
Despite automatic external defibrillators being portable and simple enough to use by lay people at the scene of an accident, properly administering an AED in an emergency situation can be daunting for untrained responders.&nbsp;&nbsp; In order to combat lay respon... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/342/Defibtech-Lifeline-Views-User-Friendly-AED-Technology">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 2, Feb 2011 04:35:04 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Limit Liabilites and Save Lives: Why Dentists Need AED&apos;s</title>
		<link>http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/343/Limit-Liabilites-and-Save-Lives-Why-Dentists-Need-AED-s</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Routine dental checkups may be relaxing for some people &ndash; lying back in the vinyl seat and watching the suspended television as a dentist makes small talk that you can&rsquo;t return and works on your oral hygiene &ndash; however, dental offices carry their liability burdens and bear more risk than some may realize.
Dental practitioners, in some ways, are risk-managers required to observe medical risks and provide appropriate safety solutions.&nbsp; The relatively low occurrence of medical emergencies surrounding general dentistry when compared to other health fields is encouraging a... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/343/Limit-Liabilites-and-Save-Lives-Why-Dentists-Need-AED-s">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 3, Feb 2011 11:31:36 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED Accessories: Maintenance that Saves Lives</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AED's provide a needed line of defense against sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and drastically increase a cardiac victim&rsquo;s chance of survival if used within the first three minutes.&nbsp; However, while implementing an AED or PAD program is highly beneficial to a community, if each AED is not properly maintained, those benefits may be slowly negated. As of 2011, several people have died from cardiac arrest when an AED was available simply because the units had dead batteries.
Necessary Maintenance
AED units, while innovative and automated, are still relatively simple to maintain. The tw... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/351/AED-Accessories-Maintenance-that-Saves-Lives">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 8, Feb 2011 12:14:30 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Arkansas Schools Required to Get AED&apos;s</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Arkansas legislators have issued an AED mandate effective for all districts in keeping with growing national awareness over the need for defibrillators in public areas.
Senate Bill 312 was passed by the 87th General Assembly in Arkansas requiring the creation of school-based automated external defibrillator (AED) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programs throughout the state. The act, cited as the &ldquo;Anthony Hobbs III&rdquo; act, mandates the State Board of Education to ensure that each campus have an AED, as well as adequately trained school personnel prior to May 31, 2001. The... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/364/Arkansas-Schools-Required-to-Get-AED-s">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25, Feb 2011 11:04:23 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>The Importance of Heart Screenings for Athletes</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 8, Mar 2011 02:31:38 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Two Young Athlete Deaths Echo the Need for Heart Screenings</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ For a week news of the two teen athletes that died in quick succession has captured the nation&rsquo;s attention. &nbsp;Wes Leonard, the 16 year old basketball star at Fennville High in Michigan, hit the game winning layup to preserve an undefeated season and then collapsed on the gym floor.&nbsp; He was lifted up by his teammates in celebration as fans stormed the court before Leonard&rsquo;s coach, Ryan Klingler, heard someone yelling for help. It was the kind of call where you know something is really wrong.&nbsp; Paramedics were called and performed CPR as the young athlete was rushed t... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/379/Two-Young-Athlete-Deaths-Echo-the-Need-for-Heart-Screenings">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10, Mar 2011 04:11:44 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Escalating Energy vs. Fixed AED&apos;s</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Automated External Defibrillators, otherwise known as AED&rsquo;s, have saved thousands of lives since making advanced medical technology available to non-medical professionals.&nbsp; The innovative, lightweight machines can restore a normal heartbeat during sudden cardiac arrest using an electric shock to the heart, and allowed a dramatic increase in cardiac saves after being placed in schools, organizations, businesses, and places of public transit.
However, improvements in AED technology continue to be made and in recent years biphasic defibrillation waveforms have become popular among ... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/384/Escalating-Energy-vs-Fixed-AED-s">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18, Mar 2011 10:03:27 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Florida AED School Mandate</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Senate Bill 1082 was passed by the Florida Senate requiring all Florida public schools to have an appropriate number of AED&rsquo;s on campus by July 1, 2011.&nbsp; The bill also requires schools to register the devices with the medical directors of local emergency services, and to provide training programs and appointment administrators of the program, as well as including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training.
The bill was aimed at reducing cardiac deaths and incorporated broad legislation covering guidelines for AED usage and placement throughout the state.&nbsp; Among other incl... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/385/Florida-AED-School-Mandate">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29, Mar 2011 10:16:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>What is Public Access Defibrillation?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29, Mar 2011 10:25:12 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>EMT&apos;s with AED&apos;s: A Lifesaving Combination</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Emergency medical technicians are not doctors and may not enjoy the same degree of vocational recognition, but they are the responders first to arrive at an accident and, in many cases, the ones responsible for saving lives.&nbsp; While EMT&rsquo;s don&rsquo;t have the knowledge or equipment an emergency room physician possesses, most responders do benefit from the life-saving technology of one vital tool: an automated external defibrillator. In fact, since automatic external defibrillators, or AED&rsquo;s, first made defibrillation easily portable, stories of emergency responders saving th... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/387/EMT-s-with-AED-s-A-Lifesaving-Combination">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29, Mar 2011 10:31:00 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>Why Health Clubs Need AED&apos;s</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Physical fitness facilities are valuable businesses that provide communities with the facilities, education, and, perhaps, &nbsp;inspiration to get fit and stay healthy throughout life. However, those very health clubs created to increase their patrons health, may pose an increased risk for patron fatalities. After all, it is not only the healthy committed that rise early to sweat it out before work; the fitness elite are often joined by a legion of Americans trying to regain their health.&nbsp; Both the visibly healthy and those with a few extra pounds may be at a surprisingly high risk fo... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/389/Why-Health-Clubs-Need-AED-s">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29, Mar 2011 02:43:29 PST</pubDate>
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		<title>AED&apos;s on the Golf Course: Ensuring an Enduring Drive</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Golf is one of America&rsquo;s favored games and this time of yard is easy to understand why: there&rsquo;s nothing like a finely-cut fairway on a perfect spring day. &nbsp;Golf is a game individual achievement and can be enjoyed by all ages, from the very young to the very old, which may be part of its appeal. It is an exercise in control and individual disciplines &ndash; a game defined as much by self-betterment as it is by beating the competition.&nbsp; 
Golf as a sport imparts a feeling of elegance and class. It is often played on beautiful courses and accentuated by fancy clubs with ... <a href="http://www.aedshop.com/blog/posts/391/AED-s-on-the-Golf-Course-Ensuring-an-Enduring-Drive">Read More</a>&nbsp;&raquo; ]]></description>
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