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On January 25, 2015, a 46 year old security guard went into cardiac arrest at the Toronto Christian Community Church (formerly known as Toronto Chinese Community Church) located at 100 Acadia Ave., in Markham, ON. Fortunately for the victim, the facility was equipped with a MIKEY (defibrillator), and a retired medical … [Read More...]
One of our good friends and CPR/AED advocate David Goodman just happened to be in the right place at the right time to help save a life. Last December, David was driving home when he saw a crowd of people on the sidewalk hovering over a fallen man. He immediately jumped out of his car and took over. He checked the vital … [Read More...]
We often get questions about our MIKEYs - who should use them, when they should be used, how they work, and more. We put together a list of seven things everyone should know about using a MIKEY AED. Anyone Can Use a MIKEY You don’t have to be a medical professional to use a MIKEY and save a life! It's safe … [Read More...]
We've been informed that 2 more people, an infant and a high school student, have been given a second chance at life because a MIKEY (defibrillator) was available when they needed it. On January 8, 2015, a 19 year old student at Greenwood S.S., in Toronto, went into cardiac arrest. Their MIKEY was used and a pulse … [Read More...]
MONTHLY REMINDER Please check your MIKEY defibrillator. This should be done at the beginning of every month to ensure your MIKEY is in working order and ready to save a life should the need arise. Follow our PDF manual on how to do this: The Mikey Network Monthly Maintenance Manual Facts about Cardiac … [Read More...]