The leading cause of death in the United States is sudden cardiac arrest. Over 465,000 people die each year from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest is ventricular fibrillation – when the heart's electrical impulses become irregular and the heart is unable to pump oxygen rich blood throughout the body.
Defibrillation is a common treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation. Defibrillation sends an electrical current through the chest wall to an erratic beating heart to restore an organized rhythm.
Today, there are devices known as Automated External Defibrillators or “AEDs”. These devices are safe, effective and an easy to use method of restoring the heart to a normal rhythm.
Attached you will find an important notice indicating the location and instructions about the Ed Center’s AED, which is located in the lobby on the wall in front of the auditorium. A copy of this notice is also with the AED unit. Please take the time to review the brief information provided, as this is knowledge may be critical to our team in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest on campus.
If you have questions or need more information, contact Katharine Greenway at kgreenway@sandi.net.
Your time and attention are greatly appreciated. This information could save a life!
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