A Tragic Reminder: Why Learning to Use an AED Can Save Lives
- Ansac Team
- Apr 29
- 2 min read
Updated: Apr 30
SCA is a leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, thousands of lives are lost because immediate help wasn't available. However, timely intervention with an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can save lives. Learning how to use an AED is one of the most effective ways to respond to SCA and increase survival rates.
A recent tragedy has reminded us all of the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. China's "millennium baby"—a young woman who was born at the turn of the century—passed away suddenly at just 25 years old after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
She was born on the stroke of midnight at the turn of the new millenium, Jan. 1, 2000.
Why Knowing How to Use an AED is Critical:
Immediate action can save a life. When a person suffers from sudden cardiac arrest, their heart stops beating. An AED can deliver a shock to restore the heartbeat, but it must be used quickly—within minutes.
AEDs are easy to use. ZOLL AEDs are designed for simplicity. With clear voice prompts and step-by-step guidance, anyone can operate them in an emergency, even without medical training.
The survival rate increases with early defibrillation. Using an AED within the first few minutes of a cardiac arrest can increase the chance of survival by up to 70%.
How You Can Make a Difference
Invest in a ZOLL AED.
At Ansac Technology, we provide top-of-the-line ZOLL AEDs. They’re built to be reliable, intuitive, and user-friendly.
Get trained to respond.
Our AEDs come with training modes so you can practice before a real emergency. Basic life support (BLS) and AED training is quick to learn, and it’s a skill you hope to never need—but can make all the difference when it counts.
Step-by-step guide on how to help a victim of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
HOW YOU CAN HELP Heart Saver CPR — 2015 ERC Guidelines | HOW ZOLL CAN HELP YOU ZOLL AED Plus® with Real CPR Help® | |
|---|---|---|
Check for Danger |  | Check responsiveness “Are you okay?” |
Check Responsiveness |  | Call for Help Call Emergency Services |
Call for Help Call Emergency Services |  | Open Airway Check for Breathing |
Open Airway |  | “Attach AED pads to patient’s bare chest” |
Check for Breathing |  | “Don’t touch patient, analyzing” |
Start CPR |  | If shock is advised “Press flashing shock button” |
Attach Defibrillator (AED) as soon as possible and follow the prompts |  | If no shock advised and after shock delivered “Start CPR” |
Ready to Take Action?
Don't wait for the unexpected. Ensure that your workplace, home, or community is prepared for sudden cardiac arrest. Explore our ZOLL AED solutions and discover how you can take the first step towards becoming a lifesaver.
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