Month: January 2016
The American Heart Association brings forward a valuable resource in the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (more information available here), but the next logical question is: “How many AEDs does my school need?” Inspired by the question, we have compiled several items to consider when placing AEDs in your school. Current Expert Advisement and State Legislation: For a glimpse into your state’s most current AED laws, check out the link here. Response Time: The AHA recommends, when placing an AED, you should consider facilitating a two minute response time from collapse of the individual to arrival of the AED. By examining …
On any given weekday, the majority of American children are at school at the same time. Each day, school administrators face numerous operational responsibilities which include: instructional leadership, managing community expectations and the students’ safety. With increased visibility on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), it is becoming more apparent that schools need to be prepared for a sudden cardiac arrest emergency. The American Heart Association has reported over 6,300 cases of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in individuals younger than 18 in 2013. Youths such as 7th grader Kylee Shae, who collapsed of a sudden cardiac arrest in the hallways of her school. Thanks …