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Cardiac Emergency in Schools
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"It was so quick; we didn't even have time for the respiratory part of CPR. We placed the pad, the shock was deployed after prompting us, and then she was awake and moving." Marianne Schalk-Glassman has been a registered nurse for over 20 years. She is currently working as one of the School Nurses at Bedford High School, in Bedford New Hampshire. Marianne Schalk-Glassman discusses her experience with saving a life using an AED. Listen to the Radio Show or Find AED Resources for Schools |
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AED Resources for SchoolsCan you pass the 3 Minute Test?Effective AED programs are designed to deliver shock to a victim within 3-5 minutes of collapse. Find out more about how you can be ready for a Cardiac Emergency. Funding your AED ProgramSchool 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. Establishing an AED Management ProgramAn 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 AEDAn 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
Other resources for AEDs in SchoolsFind additional resources 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. |
As many as 7,000 children are struck down
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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 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 >> |
Why the Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus?Easy to UseThe 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. ReliableThe 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 MindEach Cardiac Science Powerheart AED G3 Plus is under warranty for 7 years - one of the longest in the industry. |