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	Cardiac Emergency in Schools Are You Prepared to Save a Life? NASN Radio Show Sponsored by School Health and Cardiac Science
	"For every 1 minute delay in defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by 10%. We never know when an arrest is going to occur or when a response is necessary, so be prepared." Mary "Beth" Mancini, RN, Ph.D., CAN, FAAN, Longstanding American Heart Association (AHA) volunteer and member of the AHA's BLS subcommittee Associate Dean - School of Nursing, University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Mancini discusses the importance of AEDs, the 4 Step Chain of Survival, components of an AED program, AHA's "Be the Beat!" program, and more. Listen to the Radio Show or Find AED Resources for Schools

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	Why the Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus? Easy to Use The Rescue Coach voice prompts guide you through a very stressful rescue situation and the text screen lends extra help in noisy and chaotic environments. The device also knows when to (and when not to) deliver the shock. "The laptop-sized AED took the guess work out of the situation. Once the pads were on little Emiliano's chest the machine instructed me to administer a shock" Jeanie Parker, School Nurse, Corpus Christi Schools Reliable The device is Rescue Ready, meaning it self-tests the battery, hardware, software, and defibrillation pads daily to ensure it works when you need it. Peace of Mind Each Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus is under warranty for 7 years - one of the longest in the industry. Watch Demo of Powerheart AED G3 Plus >>		As many as 7,000 children are struck down by cardiac arrest every year According to the American Heart Association, defibrillation within 3 minutes of Sudden Cardiac Arrest raises the chance of survival to 70 percent. The critical factor? Having an AED within Reach! Find out why School Health is the Nation's Number One AED Provider to Schools! >>



	Read How AEDs are Saving Lives in Schools "Six-year-old Emiliano Vela is alive today, thanks to this school and a Powerheart AED G3 Plus" "Having an AED is as important as having a fire extinguisher." Debbie Gilchrist, Coordinator of Student Health Services, Corpus Christi Schools Read more >> "The student would have expired" "When every second counts an AED is truly a "life saver" and every school should have one." Marianne Schalk-Glassman, RN, MSN, ARNP, The Bedford High School Read more >> "I'm Living Proof that AEDs Save Lives" "The last thing I remember was running after the basketball. My heart stopped beating. Lucky for me, paramedics arrived quickly. They started CPR and used an AED to bring me back to life." Craig H., Age 15 Read More >>		AED Resources for Schools Funding your AED Program School Health understands the challenges schools face in getting funding for AEDs, especially in times of tight budgeting. Learn More about how to get your AED funded. "If you have to, you've got to look into the community, find a sponsor or raise funds," said Gilchrist. "This is extremely important. You can't put a price on a life." Debbie Gilchrist, Corpus Christi School's Coordinator of Student Health Services Establishing an AED Management Program An effective AED Management Program can increase legal compliance and make your job easier while enhancing the effectiveness of your first responders. Find out how School Health can help with your AED Management Program. Maintaining your AED An effective maintenance plan will ensure the devices are ready to use when a rescue is required. Learn more about how to successfully maintain your AEDs. Frequently asked questions about AEDs Who can operate an AED? Are they easy to use? What is American Heart Association's "Be the Beat!" Program? What is the 4 Step Chain of Survival? Find out answers to these questions and more. Other resources for AEDs in Schools that can help you put an effective AED program in place, such as links to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, Project Adam, and Parent Heart Watch.

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