Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Cardiac arrest is a condition in which abnormal heart rhythms, called arrhythmias, cause the heart's electrical impulses to suddenly become chaotic. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops abruptly, the victim collapses and quickly loses consciousness. Death usually follows unless a normal heart rhythm is restored within minutes. The recommended protocols for treating cardiac arrest include cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation (electric shock to the heart). DPHHS website, graphic used with permission
At work or at home, you should know the answer to that question. "AED" is the acronym for "Automated External Defibrillator," and AEDs are used to help people who are experiencing a sudden cardiac arrest.
There are several Public Access AEDs in the Town of Whitehall and in the surrounding areas. Here are the locations:
Cardwell Store
Cardwell School
Whitehall Elementary hallway by the Tia Kober gym
Whitehall Varsity Gym foyer
Whitehall High School administrative hallway
Mammoth Homeowners Association
Parrot Bench Homeowners
Lewis & Clark Caverns: Winter: all 3 AEDs in the Main Visitor Center....
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