Month: January 2016

How Many AEDs is Enough?

The American Heart Association brings forward a valuable resource in the Cardiac Emergency Response Plan, 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 the layout of your …