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Fighting fires safely as a FAFS officer 20-08-2024 Fighting fires safely as a FAFS officer Firefighting is one of the most important responsibilities of a FAFS officer (Company emergency responders). As the first responder, you are the first on the scene and have to act quickly and effectively to ensure the safety of yourself and others. Your kno […] Read more Proud of our ISO 9001 Certificate 20-12-2023 AED Solutions officially received the ISO Certification 9001 in December 2019. The ISO 9001 is the internationally recognized standard in the field of quality management, serving as a benchmark for transparency and reliability in the market. With ISO 9001 quality management, AED Solutions ensures th […] Read more Oranje Kruis Event 06-10-2023 On Saturday, November 18th, the  Oranje Kruis Event will once again take place. This event, organised for anyone involved in or interested in first aid education, can indulge themselves here. A fascinating program of lectures and workshops has been put together, and of course there wi […] Read more An AED for your neighborhood? 22-09-2023 On Saturday, September 23, various initiatives will take place all over the Netherlands for Neighbor Day. This is the perfect opportunity to think about how heart-safe your street or neighborhood is. Because we understand that the choice can be overwhelming, we have put together a special package fo […] Read more Update your first-aid kit according to the latest Oranje Kruis guidelines 15-09-2022 From September 1, the guidelines for first aid kits of the Oranje Kruis have been adjusted and with that the guideline for the composition of first aid kits also changes. The new guidelines are based on new scientific insights and practical expertise. First aid kit Oranje Kruis The Oranje Kruis […] Read more How to handle CPR? (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) 27-07-2022 It's wonderful summer weather! Festivals are in full swing, outdoor pools are open and the terraces are crowded. This summer, we are all getting outside in massive numbers. That also means we are more likely to see someone who becomes unwell. But what exactly do you do when someone goes into car […] Read more Know what to do in extreme heat 18-07-2022 Due to expected tropical temperatures, RIVM is issuing a heat plan for today and tomorrow. According to meteorology, a tropical day is a day when the maximum temperature is 30.0 degrees or higher. Take good care of each other and yourself and heed the advice below. Drink plenty of water Avoi […] Read more What to do after use of an AED? 13-07-2022 When an AED has been used, it is important that it is made ready for use again in order to bes used for the next sudden cardiac arrest. This blog tells you how to make your AED ready for use again.  Replace materials When the AED has been used, electrodes have to be replaced. Electrode […] Read more Number of AED's in the Netherlands increased by 20% 23-06-2022 The number of AED's has increased by 20% in recent years and as many as 25,000 more people in the Netherlands have signed up as citizen aid providers who can resuscitate a victim of cardiac arrest within 6 minutes. As a result, the chance of survival from cardiac arrest has increased from 9% to […] Read more Sponsoring AED's Alpe d'HuZes and Tour du ALS 30-05-2022 As in previous years, AED Solutions is sponsoring AED's to the Alpe d'Huzes and Tour du ALS charity campaigns so that participants can be heart-safe on the road. On Thursday, June 2, 5000 participants will climb the Alpe d'Huez cycling, running, or walking up to six times. Using&nbs […] Read more Hartsave Weert great success 18-05-2022 Tuesday, May 17th, AED Solutions organized 'Hartsave Weert' for the first time. A network evening for all Hartsave Foundations from the region around Weert that make an important contribution to a covering network of AED's and citizen emergency responders. During this evening the foundat […] Read more Nationwide attention for the Prestan female accessory 17-03-2022 A few weeks ago, we introduced the Female Accessory for Prestan CPR mannequins. Breasts that allow “male” CPR mannequins to be converted to a female torso with breasts to encourage dialogue, break down barriers and eliminate gender bias in CPR administration and training. All to improve […] Read more Why women are more likely to die in cardiac arrest than men 16-02-2022 An increasing number of individuals are surviving cardiac arrest outside the hospital. That's good news! Only, research shows women are more likely to die after cardiac arrest than men. Read in our blog what the possible factors are and how we can contribute to a higher survival rate for women. […] Read more AED Solutions is acknowledged learning company 02-02-2022 With great pride, AED Solutions may call itself a recognised learning company! The SBB (Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven) recently recognised us as a learning company for the MBO study programme Junior Accountmanager, level 4. We think it is important to give students the oppo […] Read more Download the new HartslagNu app 11-01-2022 HartslagNu has developed a new app for receiving CPR call requests. The ‘Mijn HartslagNu app’ is the replacement for HartslagNu's current app. With the new app, you will be alerted at your entered home and work address by default, but you may also choose to receive calls based on you […] Read more 08-12-2021 […] Read more The Netherlands heartsafe due to nationwide AED network 06-12-2021 According to the Hartstichting, CPR can be started within 6 minutes in case of cardiac arrest throughout the Netherlands. The national network of volunteers who can help with an AED in case of cardiac arrest has grown to 245,000 people. This was 170,000 four years ago. The number of AEDs has also gr […] Read more King celebrates nationwide AED citizen emergency response network 02-12-2021 His Majesty the King will attend the celebration of the Hartstichting's nationwide AED-citizen emergency response network on Monday December 6th. The network of 245,000 Dutch citizens across the Netherlands allows CPR to be started within six minutes in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. 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The Minister of Health, Welfare, and Sport (VWS) allocates a budget to reimburse the consumable costs of the AED after a resuscitation. Befo […] Read more 12-02-2020 […] Read more 06-02-2020 […] Read more New Director Takes the Helm at AED Solutions 08-01-2020 Maurice Volleberg became the new director of AED Solutions on January 1, 2020, taking over from the founder and owner, Rob Henderikx, who started the company in 2006. Maurice shared his thoughts: "I am extremely proud of this appointment and the trust I have been given. I have held various r […] Read more Is your AED in need of replacement? 20-12-2019 Is your automatic external defibrillator (AED) in need of replacement? It's one of the most critical safety tools in your company and can save a life in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. While not everyone can be saved in such situations, studies have shown that early use of a defibrillator […] Read more HartslagSamen: Connecting After a Cardiac Resuscitation 19-12-2019 HartslagSamen is an initiative by HartslagNu and serves as an online platform for connections following a cardiac arrest. Through HartslagSamen, you can connect with other individuals involved in a resuscitation effort and find answers to your questions related to what you may experience after a car […] Read more AED Solutions supplies LIFEPAK CR2 AED's to Coop. 06-12-2019 Coop and the Dutch Red Cross have givend the start signal to deploy hundreds of AED's.Experience has shown that the chances of survival increase by 50% when an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is readily available. Coop customers are actively contributing to acquiring AED's for th […] Read more Visit us at the Vakbeurs Facilitair 04-12-2019 AED Solutions is making it's fifth consecutive appearance at the Facilities and Building Management Trade Fair this year. During the trade fair, we are excited to update our visitors on the latest technologies related to our AED models (which enhance survival rates) and Occupational Emergency Re […] Read more 5,000 Additional Public AEDs Needed in the Netherlands 08-10-2019 5,000 Additional Public AEDs Needed in the Netherlands The Dutch Heart Foundation (Hartstichting) has stated that an additional 5,000 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are needed to establish a comprehensive emergency response network in the Netherlands for cases of cardiac arrest. The org […] Read more New Insights into the 'Chain of Survival' During ERC Congress 02-10-2019 When someone experiences a sudden cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, there are a series of consecutive actions that can increase the chances of the victim's survival. This is known as the "Chain of Survival" concept, a term first introduced by the American Heart Association in 1991 […] Read more Farewell to the CR Plus After Years of Loyal Service 06-09-2019 After years of faithful service and hundreds of successful deployments, it is time to bid farewell to one of the most renowned figures in the field of AEDs. The LIFEPAK CR Plus AED, introduced in 2002, is retiring with well-deserved honors. In an interview with AED Magazine, the CR Plus shared th […] Read more The Municipality of Eindhoven is relocating an AED from indoors to outdoors. 09-04-2019 Mayor Jorritsma of Eindhoven has installed the first municipal AED (Automated External Defibrillator) outside the Eindhoven City Hall. This marks the first AED in the city center that is available 24/7 for civilian responders. The Eindhoven Heart Safe Foundation is dedicated to making the entire cit […] Read more 18-03-2019 […] Read more Prestan Adult Torso now with even clearer feedback 21-01-2016 The Prestan CPR manikins feature the familiar feedback system you are aware of. Through LED lights, the trainee receives immediate feedback on compression depth and compression rate. The CPR manikins, as you know them, clearly indicate when the compression rate is too low (below 100, the orange ligh […] Read more