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You’re on the market for a new stethoscope, or perhaps, your first. You made an easy decision to go with the industry leader in quality and acoustics – you’re going for a Littmann. Now the only question is which one? With over a dozen acoustic stethoscopes to choose from, the selection can be overwhelming. We’ll
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Do Doctors Need AEDs?

AEDs (Automatic External Defibrillator) have been hitting headlines recently… saving lives when they are available, and prompting lawsuits when they are not. As one of the leading causes of death in the United States, SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) claims more than 310,000 lives every year . The tragedy is that most of these deaths are
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CPR Mask: Protect Yourself

A CPR mask is not for the patient. It doesn’t make CPR more or less effective than straight mouth-to-mouth.It’s for you, the rescuer, to protect yourself. The Ambu Res-Cue Mask comes with an optional hard case to keep the CPR mask clean and protected so it’s ready to use. The case is red so it
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Using CPR Boards to Assist In Resuscitation

Attempting to do CPR on soft surfaces such as sand or a mattress, can be very challenging. The soft surface beneath the patient often absorbs the compressions instead of the patient. This is why a CPR board (a.k.a. cardiac board) is necessary. CPR boards can be used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide a flat
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