AEDs don’t save lives, people using them do. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere. AEDs must be placed where emergencies happen—including outdoors. Every second matters, as brain damage can begin within four minutes. That means we rely heavily on the general public to begin CPR and access an AED before professional help arrives.
SaveStation® is committed to making AEDs highly visible and accessible 24/7 to save more lives.
The Reality of Public Sudden Cardiac Arrests
According to the American Heart Association, over 52,000 adults and nearly 900 children suffered cardiac arrests in public spaces like parks and sports fields in 2022. Tragically, only 10% survived—not because AEDs didn’t exist, but because they weren’t accessible in time.
Indoor AEDs have saved countless lives, but many are locked inside buildings after hours or simply too far away when every second matters. Installing AEDs in high-traffic outdoor areas—especially near sports fields, parks, and community spaces—ensures they are available 24/7, exactly where and when they’re needed most.
Why Early AED Access Changes Everything
Research shows that using an AED alongside CPR within the first four minutes can increase survival rates by over 75%. That’s why leading municipalities are expanding their AED programs outdoors with SaveStation’s® climate-controlled, monitored cabinets—ensuring reliable access to life-saving technology anytime, anywhere.
Education is Just as Important as Equipment
That’s why SaveStation® invests heavily in providing valuable and high-quality education—empowering as many people as possible with the skills and confidence to act when sudden cardiac arrest strikes.
