Rezidor SAS Hospitality, the Brussels-based multi-brand hospitality company, has collaborated with Medtronic, a leading medical technology company…
Rezidor SAS Hospitality, the Brussels-based multi-brand hospitality company, has collaborated with Medtronic, a leading medical technology company, to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in each of its hotels across the Rezidor SAS brands – Radisson SAS, Regent, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
In an effort to strengthen their commitment to guest safety, Rezidor SAS will also implement a staff training program to ensure that employees are able to react promptly and accurately in any given situation. The company held its first staff training session at the company`s headquarters in Brussels.
Kurt Ritter, president and CEO of Rezidor SAS, said: Having had the life of one of our executives saved by the use of an AED in the past, I firmly believe the availability of AEDs in our hotels can save lives and our guests will view us as a company prepared to respond to a serious situation that could befall anybody at anytime.
AEDs are a proven tool in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). SCA is the world`s number one killer, ranking above AIDS, breast cancer and traffic accidents combined. It is also a cause of concern for many of today`s travelers. Once SCA has occurred, chances of survival decrease by up to 10 percent per minute when left untreated. After seven minutes without defibrillation, survival is unlikely. However, if a shock is administered within the first three to five minutes of the arrest the chances of survival increase to 74 percent.
Medtronic is the world`s leading medical technology company, providing lifelong solutions for people with chronic disease. For more information about Medtronic, visit www.medtronic.com. Medtronic`s Emergency Response Systems pioneered defibrillations technology nearly 50 years ago. Their LIFEPAK CRPlus is designed for use by non-professionals.
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