Hospital Donates Portable Defibrillators

Ohio Valley General Hospital Donates Portable Defibrillator to #1 Cochran Automotive and Sewickley Valley YMCA

In an effort to help increase survival rates for people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest, Ohio Valley General Hospital has donated an automated external defibrillator to the #1 Cochran Automotive of Robinson and the Sewickley Valley YMCA.

According to the American Heart Association, it's estimated that more than 95 percent of cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital and that a victim's chances of survival are reduced by 7 to 10 percent with every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation.

Although, through the use of automated external defibrillators (AED), the risk of survival following cardiac arrest drastically increases.  About the size of a laptop computer, an AED is a computerized device that analyzes the heart rhythm and prompts a rescuer to deliver an electrical shock if needed. When AEDs are used in conjunction with CPR, they can increase cardiac arrest survival rates between 50 and 80 percent. They are designed so that a person with no medical experience can operate the device.

"We're proud to be able to provide this device to #1 Cochran and the Sewickley Valley YMCA," said William Provenzano, FACHE, President and CEO of Ohio Valley General Hospital. "Although we wish that they never need to use this device, we are hopeful that if needed, it can help save lives."

Rob Cochran, President and CEO of #1 Cochran explained that this device will be a great addition to the dealership. "We're grateful to have this life-saving device in our showroom and we appreciate Ohio Valley for their kind contribution."

 (left to right) Rob Cochran, President and CEO of #1 Cochran; James Morgan, Service Manager; William Provenzano, President and CEO of Ohio Valley General Hospital stand by the donated defibrillator in the #1 Cochran Robinson showroom.