HeartStart FR2+ and the HeartStart MRx automated external defibrillators, designed by Royal Philips Electronics are supposed to be extremely rugged instruments which can be used in extreme weather conditions. The company has recently trained a special team in Bahrain to use this machine. These machines aim at helping people who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest [...]

Brandon Williams, a 13-year old boy died in his sleep due to a sudden cardiac arrest five years ago. His parents, David and Janice Williams have made it their life’s mission to ensure that something like this does not happen again. They educate parents about the importance of defibrillators and are trying to get portable [...]

Councilwoman Patsy Thomas has decided to purchase defibrillator machines for Columbus City under Project HeartStart. The Council plans to invest $55,000 and buy 24 automated external defibrillators along with their hardware, says Melinda Swan, the council Chief of Staff.
The automated defibrillators are manufactured by Medtronic Inc. (NYSE :MDT) of Redmond Wash. [...]