Huntington – The Town of Huntington
has replaced 37 outdated Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) with new AEDs
from Cardiac Science fitted with the latest technology to greatly improve the
chances of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest.
"The Town has upgraded 37 AEDs
throughout Town facilities, replacing old units with AEDs equipped with the
latest technology, an improvement which greatly improves the chances of
surviving a cardiac arrest," said Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci.
"Thank you to Dr. Paul Maccaro, Cardiac Science and Town Senior Safety
Officer Kenneth Lavoie for your efforts in this expedient deployment."
The AEDs are placed in locations
where quick response is improved for the public and for Town employees,
replacing some machines that dated back to 2002. They are distributed according
to the Chapter 552 of the 1998 NYS Public Access Defibrillation laws, under the
collaboration with Dr. Paul Maccaro, Chief of Cardiology Huntington Hospital.
The AEDs from Cardiac Science are
the latest technological advances in the design of these machines with a pad to
inform the user verbally whether they are compressing deep enough, too deep,
fast enough or to slow down. These machines guide the user through every step
of a rescue so that the chances of the patient surviving are greatly improved.
Cardiac Science develops,
manufactures, and markets automated external defibrillators (AEDs), related
parts and accessories. The company also offers Rescue Ready® Services, a
comprehensive portfolio of training, maintenance, and support services for AED customers.
In the photo (l-r): Senior Safety
Officer Kenneth Lavoie; Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci with new AED from Cardiac
Science.
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