School Mandates for AEDs Slowed by Economy

I recently read this article:  http://www.northjersey.com/news/health/111835889_Defibrillator_bill_stalled_over_funds.html

There are several very good points made in this article.

Of note is that these lifesaving devices can be purchased for $1000 or under and AED packages (cabinet, etc) are $1000 to $1500.  And, companies and facilities should want to purchase and maintain the devices under their own lead, not based upon being MANDATED to buy.

I know of several MANDATED customers (schools, fitness clubs, gyms, etc) where they – without hand holding and an easy database solution that is inexpensive – DID NOT hold up their end of the bargain historically due to the absence of an AED program Champion.    Pads expire, Batteries expire, devices go unchecked and management is crossing their fingers [and toes] that the device works when it is needed at their location (if it is even remembered to be used).

The key is that these devices save lives, they should not be mandated, they should be affordable and easy to maintain.  THEY SAVE LIVES and let’s not forget that Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the biggest killer annually in the U.S.

How can you fund an AED?  There are grants – email us for a copy of “THE FOUNDATION OF FUNDING AEDS” – FREE, COMPLIMENTARY and no strings attached!

EMAIL:   grants@think-safe.com (subject – COPY OF FOUNDATION OF FUNDING AEDS)

How can you make sure the AED is constantly in compliance and checked regularly for under $25 – 50/yr at your location?  Check out the following link; then contact us at 888-473-1777 or complete the form below and we will be happy to get in touch with you!

http://www.firstvoice.us/Products/FirstVoiceAEDProgramManager/tabid/727/Default.aspx

It seems that the answer to placing the devices are not mandates but rather, proper funding and program solutions for the long term!   We can always be reached at  as well at the contact info below, and we are happy to give you our technical insights into accessible funding sources and cost reductions, where applicable!

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Macworld Review of ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach!

On July 14th Macworld released it’s review of ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach for iPhone and iPod Touch, giving it a 4.5 out of 5 mice! Making it as the highest-rated first aid app for iPhone according to Macworld!

Here are some links to check out to learn more:

Macworld’s review of ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach

Macworld’s comparison of ResQr to other first aid apps

ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach review by The App Podcast

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more about “ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach“, posted with vodpod

Only $5.99 in the iTunes App Store!

THINK SAFE DELIVERS A NEW SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION APPLICATION

THINK SAFE DELIVERS A NEW SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION APPLICATION

New iPhone application part of ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach family

HIAWATHA, IOWA, July 8, 2009  — Think Safe has released a new first aid app to the iTunes App Store, extending the company’s innovative, mobile First Voice first aid product line. Taking individual buttons from the full ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach app – first aid and CPR software that quickly helps a person provide assistance for hundreds of emergencies – Severe Allergy Coach helps you know what to do when you suddenly find yourself in an emergency event that requires allergic reaction assistance. By giving step-by-step, yes/no questions Severe Allergy Coach provides you with a simple set of instructions to coach anyone from the trained to the untrained on how to give proper allergic reaction assistance.

Severe Allergy Coach is available at the iTunes App Store.

Allergic reaction emergencies may cause obstructed airways, asthma, or other breathing emergencies. Without prompt and appropriate treatment, the distress can lead to serious consequences, including severe brain damage or death caused by a lack of oxygen to the body’s vital organs, muscles, and tissues. “We provide a solution to these challenges, improve outcomes, and decrease stress or panic,” says CEO/President of Think Safe Inc, Paula Wickham.

Severe Allergy Coach features:

Step-by-step instructions for allergic reaction emergencies

Audible pacing & instructions for CPR rescue (adult, infant and child)

Step-by-step instructions for CPR emergencies (adult, infant and child)

Nearest ER location finding assistance (iPhone only)

Emergency Intake Questionnaires for incident reporting

About Think Safe Inc

Think Safe Inc is committed to setting new standards for comprehensive emergency readiness and response. Manufacturing products for complete injury management and providing services that improve access to first aid and CPR training, Think Safe Inc products and services are a good fit for corporate and industrial environments, parks and recreational facilities, schools, convention and sport centers, remote or high-risk locations, and a host of other public gathering places. Think Safe Inc offers its Emergency Instruction Device and patent pending SET systems in a variety of models, from a dedicated portable unit to software for computers and mobile devices. A selection of lightweight, portable cases and bags is available to meet various space, use, and environmental needs. For details about Think Safe Inc and its products, call Jen Mittan at 319-377-5125 or visit http://www.think-safe.com.

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THINK SAFE DELIVERS A NEW SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTION APPLICATION
New iPhone application part of ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach family

Think Safe has released a new first aid app to the iTunes App Store, extending the company’s innovative, mobile First Voice first aid product line. Taking individual buttons from the full ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach app – first aid and CPR software that quickly helps a person provide assistance for hundreds of emergencies – Severe Allergy Coach helps you know what to do when you suddenly find yourself in an emergency event that requires allergic reaction assistance. By giving step-by-step, yes/no questions Severe Allergy Coach provides you with a simple set of instructions to coach anyone from the trained to the untrained on how to give proper allergic reaction assistance.

Severe Allergy Coach is available at the iTunes App Store.

Allergic reaction emergencies may cause obstructed airways, asthma, or other breathing emergencies. Without prompt and appropriate treatment, the distress can lead to serious consequences, including severe brain damage or death caused by a lack of oxygen to the body’s vital organs, muscles, and tissues. “We provide a solution to these challenges, improve outcomes, and decrease stress or panic,” says CEO/President of Think Safe Inc, Paula Wickham.

Severe Allergy Coach features:

• Step-by-step instructions for allergic reaction emergencies
• Audible pacing & instructions for CPR rescue (adult, infant and child)
• Step-by-step instructions for CPR emergencies (adult, infant and child)
• Nearest ER location finding assistance (iPhone only)
• Emergency Intake Questionnaires for incident reporting

About Think Safe Inc

Think Safe Inc is committed to setting new standards for comprehensive emergency readiness and response. Manufacturing products for complete injury management and providing services that improve access to first aid and CPR training, Think Safe Inc products and services are a good fit for corporate and industrial environments, parks and recreational facilities, schools, convention and sport centers, remote or high-risk locations, and a host of other public gathering places. Think Safe Inc offers its Emergency Instruction Device and patent pending SET systems in a variety of models, from a dedicated portable unit to software for computers and mobile devices. A selection of lightweight, portable cases and bags is available to meet various space, use, and environmental needs.

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Think Safe Releases New ResQr iPhone Applications

HIAWATHA, IOWA, June 1st, 2009  — Think Safe Inc released a new set of first aid apps to the iTunes App Store, extending the company’s innovative Fist Voice first aid product line further into the mobile arena. Taking individual buttons from the full ResQr First Aid & CPR Coach, the new iPhone apps are “mini” versions comprehensively targeting very specific areas of first aid.

CPR Coach is available at the iTunes App Store, with Diabetic Coach, Seizure Disorder Coach and Severe Allergy Coach currently pending approval for release.

“With only 21 percent of people knowing how to perform CPR it is imperative that people are fully prepared to react to a trauma event,” says CEO/President of Think Safe Inc, Paula Wickham.

CPR Coach
CPR is one of the most vital tools in an emergency situation. When someone is suffering from cardiac arrest, CPR can help sustain life by keeping the body’s vital organs supplied with oxygen-rich blood. Although CPR produces only about one-third of the blood flow to the brain and heart that the body usually generates, this can be enough to maintain life until advanced medical care is available.

New to the ResQr app family

CPR Coach helps you know what to do when you suddenly find yourself in an emergency event that requires CPR assistance. By giving step-by-step, yes/no questions CPR Coach provides you with a Lay Rescuer-level set of instructions that help everyone from the trained to the untrained know how to give proper CPR.

CPR Coach features:

• AUDIBLE pacing & instructions for CPR rescue
• AUDIBLE step-by-step instructions for CPR emergencies
• Nearest ER location finding assistance (iPhone only)
• Quick-dial 911 assistance (iPhone only)
• Emergency Intake Questionnaires

 

Notice the audible instructions buttons in the top right?

 

CPR Coach syncs via GPS or the user’s cellular network to find the nearest emergency room in the area. Compatible with any iPhone or iPod touch with operating system version 2.0, the application was designed and developed by the Think Safe product development team.

About Think Safe Inc. 

Think Safe Inc is committed to setting new standards for comprehensive emergency readiness and response. Manufacturing products for complete injury management and providing services that improve access to emergency instructions and training, Think Safe Inc. products and services are a good fit for parents, childcare providers, elderly caregivers, corporate environments, schools, convention and sport centers, and a host of other public gathering places.

Think Safe offers its patent pending systems in a variety of models, from a dedicated portable unit (pictured) to Windows-compatible software for laptops, desktops, and pocket PCs. A selection of lightweight, portable cases and bags is available to meet various space, use, and environmental needs. For details about Think Safe Inc. and its products, call Jen at 319-377-5125 or visit online.