Legislation

January 28, 2003

FDA Okays Defibrillator System for Pediatric Use

By Ori Twersky WASHINGTON (Reuters Health) Jan 28 – Cardiac Science Inc. said on Tuesday that it has received a supplemental clearance from the US Food […]
March 21, 2006

Port Authority Expands Award-Winning Defibrillator Program at Facilities

Nearly 10 years after the Port Authority pioneered the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) within its police department, the agency will greatly expand the program […]
February 15, 2011

Senate Passes Legislation to Allow Off-Duty EMTs to Carry AEDs

Albany, N.Y. — The state Senate Monday passed potentially lifesaving legislation that would allow emergency medical technicians to carry an automated external defibrillator in their personal […]
February 15, 2011

Senate Passes Legislation to Allow Off-Duty EMTs to Carry AEDs

GateHouse News ServicePosted Feb 15, 2011 @ 10:00 AM Albany, N.Y. — The state Senate Monday passed potentially lifesaving legislation that would allow emergency medical technicians […]
December 30, 2011

Gyms have duty to use defibrillators: NY appeals court

12/30/2011 NEW YORK, Dec 30 (Reuters) – New York health clubs have a legal obligation to use automated external defibrillators on members experiencing cardiac episodes, a […]