A New Way To Save Lives

Dr. David Persse, Medical Director for the Houston Fire Department - introduced a new HFD program for heart attack assistance using an automated system. The system replaces the old one-on-one person-to-person resuscitation and chest compression techniques. It promises a more consistent and controlled approach to offering assistance to heart attack victims.

This system, along with the defibrillation units being placed thoughout the community, may save many lives in the years ahead.