Links/Resources
U.S./Americas
American Heart Association This site provides heart disease and wellness information as well as stories of hope to patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and researchers and scientists.
American Red Cross This site, sponsored by the well-known relief organization, covers everything from volunteer opportunities to the latest news on worldwide relief efforts to education on SCA.
National Safety Council Dedicated to “making our world safer,” this site provides information on safety at work, home and on the road, including products and training opportunities.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association The impetus for this site was the evident and urgent need to broaden public access to defibrillation. The site includes SCA news, survivor stories and membership opportunities.
Europe/Rest of World
Association of First Aiders UK’s largest association supporting over 2,000 first aiders, first aid trainers and first aid training providers.
British Heart Foundation Learn BHF’s vision for a world where people no longer die prematurely from heart disease. Read stories of people living with a heart condition, and find out how to keep your heart healthy.
The Cormac Trust Created in Ireland after the death of Gaelic football player Cormac McAnallen, this site is designed to raise awareness of SCA and the importance of sports clubs having automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The site also promotes various SCA-related charity events.
European Resuscitation Council On this site you will find the latest guidelines on resuscitation, as well as a full overview of ERC educational resources.
The Steiger Foundation This site was developed by the parents of Björn Steiger, who died after a traffic accident in 1969. The foremost goal of the Foundation has been to diminish the response time of emergency services.