Defibrillator

• School staff save Edmonton student’s life during recess: ‘Real-life heroes’

  A nine-year-old Edmonton girl is alive today because staff at her southside school acted immediately when her heart failed and the Grade 4 student collapsed outside during recess.

  Education

  Jan 12
  
• Saint-Lazare family donates defibrillator to town after son survives cardiac arrest

  A Saint-Lazare, Que., family is hoping to inspire others in the community by donating a defibrillator to their town, after their son suffered and survived a sudden cardiac arrest.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2022
  
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• Father cycling across Canada to find cure for heart condition that devastated family

  A husband and father who lost so much because of ARVC wants to help future generations from the same fate. He is on a healing and awareness journey across Canada.

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2022
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• ‘Disappointing’: Defibrillator taken overnight from Oyama store

  The potentially life-saving device, meant to help bystanders respond in a medical emergency, went missing from its case overnight.

  Crime

  Mar 14, 2021
• Miracle on ice: Quebec man survives major heart attack playing hockey thanks to defibrillator

  A 50-year-old hockey player suffered a heart attack on the ice. Quick-thinking friends who used a defibrillator saved his life.

  Health

  Feb 7, 2020
• Defibrillator stolen from New Brunswick ski resort

  Until they get the AED back the ski resort is looking into purchasing another defibrillator. Unfortunately, they can cost more than $1,500.

  Crime

  Jan 4, 2020
• Drones being tested as medical delivery vehicles in Montreal

  It's in the early research stages, but already Montreal emergency physicians are excited about medical assisted drones

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2019
• Big White Fire Department raises funds for new crosswalks

  Any leftover money will be spent installing public-access defibrillators for the community.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2019
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• EHS Nova Scotia launches interactive map of emergency defibrillators

  There are 684 registered devices located in Nova Scotia.

  Health

  Feb 28, 2019
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• Missing defibrillator returned to Acadia University, police still looking for 2nd suspect

  Police say two men were seen on security footage taking the device from the Beveridge Arts Centre on Feb. 8.

  Canada

  Feb 15, 2019