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Sign indicating the location of a defibrillator, mounted on a brick wall, marked with a heart and bolt symbol. An automated external defibrillator, or AED, can help restart the heart during some cardiac arrests. It is designed for the public to use and gives clear spoken instructions from the moment it is turned on. The difficult part is often not using the AED. It is finding one quickly. AEDs are available in more places than many people realize. They can be found in schools, gyms,...

Why women are more likely than men to die from a cardiac event.

Eye-level view of a first aid kit and supplies laid out on a forest floor Wilderness first aid is not simply regular first aid performed outdoors. At home or in town, calling 911 usually brings professional help relatively quickly. In a remote setting, difficult access, unreliable communication, challenging terrain and changing weather can delay that help for hours. You may need to care for someone for an extended period, make evacuation decisions and adapt when the equipment you would...