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APRIL 2008 EP ONLINE 43 well, although it is currently available only to schools in English-speaking European countries. Is there anything else you'd like to add? I believe that everyone needs to be educated about the dangers of cardiac In the News: Professional Quarterback Matt Leinart Teams Up with the American Red Cross to Promote CPR/AED Awareness Arizona Cardinals Quarterback and American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet Member, Matt Leinart, recently hosted a press conference calling for the nation's attention to the importance of knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator.) During the press conference, held at the Silver Screen Theater located at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, Leinart, along with members of the American Red Cross, gave a CPR/AED demonstration in order to illustrate how simple it is to perform CPR and use an AED. Nearly everyone is capable of learning to save a life. “It's great to have this opportunity to educate the country on how important it is for all of us to know what to do in case of an emergency,” said Leinart. “I have a very demanding schedule, yet I felt it was important for me to take the time to become trained and certified in CPR/AED in case my loved ones and others around me ever needed my help.” In his role as a 2008 Celebrity Cabinet member, Leinart will volunteer his time with the Red Cross helping to bring attention to the number of lives that can be saved each year if more people become trained and certified in CPR/AED and other lifesaving skills. Larry Paul, American Red Cross Board of Governors member in attendance, stated “The National Celebrity Cabinet plays a tremendous role in giving visibility and credibility to the lifesaving work of the Red Cross. We are proud to call upon them as volunteers.” The press conference is an important prelude of events the Red Cross is planning in recognition of the first CPR and AED Awareness Week. During the first week of June, the Red Cross has set a goal to reach 250,000 people nationwide with lifesaving CPR and AED information and training. arrest and how they can save a loved one’s life if they are given the knowledge and tools needed in order to help. Also, the need for training middle school and high school students in CPR/AEDs is an issue known industry wide. School health programs are simply not complete without it. In most cases, schools cannot afford the classes, not only because of cost, but also the amount of time it would take from other studies. In addition to schools dealing with these issues, there are also virtual schools and cyberschools that have to overcome the additional obstacle of teaching all of their classes online. This is why I believe online training is the best way to get middle and high school students effectively trained. Of course, online training is not the only option, and if a school can afford to train their students through the traditional methods, then they should certainly pursue that. However, for those who cannot afford that option, there is now a program available for them. For more information, please visit: www.HeartSavingSeattle.com http://www.HeartSavingSeattle.com http://www.ascenths.com/cardiology http://www.ascenths.com/cardiology http://www.ascenths.com http://www.ascenths.com

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EP Lab Digest - April 2008 Pediatric Electrophysiology Medical Relief Work on the Yucatan Peninsula: A Labor of Love EP 101: Considerations for the Elderly EP Patient Contents Letter from the Editor Spotlight Interview: University of Maryland A Summary of the ACC/AHA/Physician Consortium 2008 Clinical Performance Measures for Adults with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation or Flutter Can Psychosocial Characteristics Predict Fatal Outcomes in Patients? Interview with Jonathan S. Steinberg, MD, FACC 10-Minute Interview: Diane D. Sheffield, RN, BSN AED Access for All: An Organization for SCA Survivors New Column: 5 Quick Clues to AV Nodal Reentry Tachycardia CMS 2008 OPPS Final Rule Review New Online AED and CPR Training Opportunities: Q & A with Keith Weaver Highlights from the 5th Annual International Arrhythmia Winter School Email Discussion Group Events Calendar Second Annual Salary Survey Industry News and Products Classifieds Advertisers Index

EP Lab Digest - April 2008

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