PPT-AED Program in the Heart of Your Community

Automated External Defibrillator Program Agenda What is an AED program Why is an AED program necessary How does the program work What does the AED unit do Who will be responsible Why an AED program. Did you know..?!. Heart disease is the leading cause of death. African Americans are at greater risk for heart disease. Prevalence of heart disease in black females is 44.7% compared to 32.4% in white females. Emergency Response for the Home, Community and Workplace. © 2012 EMS Safety . Version . B. Introduction. 2. CPR/AED for Community Rescuers. What we will learn today. Quickly recognize an emergency. Heart. Tandem AED/EMS. The Problem – High Rise AED Deployment. Dot . >. Legislated. public. Line. >Commercial zones. Area . >AED . Rentals. ?. Mandate >. Fire. Code. Most Urgent –> . Victoria L. Vetter, MD, MPH, . Youth Heart Watch Medical Director. Danielle Haley, MPH, . Youth Heart Watch Coordinator. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). A condition . in which the heartbeat stops abruptly and . When Emergencies Arise. Emergencies happen all too often and early intervention can save a life. . CPR . and first aid skills are important for . all people . to know.. Starting Chest compressions while waiting for an ambulance not only can save a life but it can also prevent lasting brain injury. . Before Giving Care. 900,000 people in the US die each year from some form of heart disease.. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in this country.. Unintentional Injury (accidents) causes the most childhood deaths in the US.. Mark L. Johnston, Coordinator. Project Heart . ReStart. The Christ Hospital. Mark Johnston. Coordinator, Project Heart . ReStart. , The Christ Hospital. FF-P, Madeira & Indian Hill JFD. Paramedic/Firefighter – 30 Years. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . Introduction. Background to sudden cardiac arrest. Why AEDs are important. Product Demo. Lifeline AEDs. Safety and Effectiveness. Hands on. Agenda. Why is Defibrillation Important?. The problem of sudden cardiac arrest!. Korean Red Cross. . Important Definitions. . Ventricular Fibrillation (VF): The most common abnormal rhythm the heart goes into during sudden cardiac arrest. The heart’s electrical signals stop making sense, which causes fibrillation, or quivering, of the ventricles preventing them from contracting. . Revised 0 1 / 201 8 Page 1 of 3 Guidelines AED PROGRAM Th e University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) adm inister s and ma nage s an Automated External Defibr illator (AED) Program. The program Mary M. Newman, MS. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. Presenter Disclosure Information. Mary M. Newman, MS. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation. Cardiac Emergency Response Plan for Schools. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: . Learn how defibrillation works.. Identify the general steps in using an AED.. Learn Precautions when using an AED.. Practice using an AED in conjunction with CPR.. AED. Terminology. AED. – . Automated External Defibrillator. Francisco J Cervantes MD FAAP. August 5. th. , 2014. www.laredopediatrics.com. Pediatric Emergency . Quick Assessment Goals:. Identify Children in Need of Pediatric Emergency care. Identify signs of possible emergency care.