lcmh.com 7 Register your AED today and help save lives in southwest Louisiana! Does your business or organization have an automated external defibrillator (AED) in the building? Download the free PulsePoint AED app on your mobile device to register your AED location. Together, we can save lives and improve response times for cardiac arrests in southwest Louisiana. When a medical emergency strikes, don’t hesitate or doubt: Call 911 at the first sign of a heart attack. Heart attack symptoms to look for: • Chest pain • Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, back, neck or jaw • Shortness of breath Why calling 911 matters • Receive immediate care from EMTs. They can begin medical treatment right away. This is something you won’t get if you drive. • Safe and fast transport. EMTs know how to get to the hospital quickly and safely. They can bypass traffic and address any worsening symptoms— something you can’t do in your car. • Early hospital communication. EMTs can talk to the hospital so everything is ready for your care as soon as you get there, leading to better outcomes. According to the American Heart Association’s nationwide research, people who call 911 get treated up to 20 minutes faster, experience better survival rates and can reduce damage to the heart. Give your heart a tune-up Whether you need surgery or rehabilitation or have a cardiac emergency, our team of heart experts can help. Visit lcmh.com/heart to learn more about our heart and vascular services. of the Trauma Fund, we are afforded the privilege to better equip first responders with lifesaving training and equipment— so by the time patients get to us, they have the best opportunity for the best outcomes.” Emergency Management Director Scott Kyle, right, provides Sulphur Chief of Police John Wall with donated tourniquets for all patrol officers. attack symptoms Download the PulsePoint AE device to register your AED l Together, we can save lives a response times for cardiac ar Louisiana! Does your business or organi device in the building? Scan the QR codes for m AED and how to registe Download the device to regis Together, we c response time Louisiana! Does your bus device in the b Scan the AED and Scan the QR codes for more info on PulsePoint AED and see how to register your device! Learn more on page 12 about how AEDs can save a life.
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