#39 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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#39 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest

"A certificate has never saved anybody, somebody stepping up . . . is what saves people." Join guest Janet Trethewey, EMT and CPR instructor with four decades of experience, as we discuss the difference between Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heart Attack. Cardiac arrest can strike anyone, at any age. Janet shares insights on preparedness, AED usage, and more.

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Quick Links:

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Heart Attack
• Seth's Story- Townsend, MT
• What is an AED?
• CPR Classes:
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation Training
  • Red Cross Training
  • America Heart Association Training
  • Hands only CPR
  • Hands only CPR, Montana (see Montana Heart Rescue Training)
• Emergency Action Planning for Medical Emergencies
• AED Registration and Plan
• Good Samaritan Law - Montana
• CARES
• HEARTSafe Community
• Pulse Point AED app
• State of Montana EMS & Trauma Office - Email

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