Every 1 1/2 minutes Sudden Cardiac Arrest claims the life of another person in the United States. That is 1000 lives every day...Men, Women, Youth and Children are all at risk. Currently only 5% of all Cardiac Arrest victims survive. We can significantly improve the survival rate with early access to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), the only known device that stops the chaotic electrical heart activity and allows the heart to re-pace itself to a normal rhythm.
The Purpose of AED Access is to increase community awareness about the need for AEDs and to help individuals, organizations, and businesses implement successful AED programs.
At-risk Individuals...
Sudden cardiac arrest occurring outside the hospital is almost always unexpected. It can happen to anyone, any time, regardless of age, race or gender. However, some people are at greater risk than others. Here are some factors that increase individual risk:
Men age 40 or older
Post-menopausal women
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Sedentary lifestyle
Diabetes
Personal history of heart disease
Family history of heart disease
EVERYONE... at any moment.
Saving Lives Through AED Awareness and SCA Education
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An AED machine saves a a man's life from Sugar Creek Missouri from Sudden Cardiac Arrest
What is an AED Program?
An AED Program is a 5 step process that anyone can go through to place an AED Machine.
Funding - First it is coming up with the funding for acquiring the machine. This can be done in a number of different ways. Personal out of pocket, fundraising, you can apply for a grant to help with some of the expenses or there are even leasing options that can allow you to get your equipment with only a small monthly payment.
Notification - Next you should contact your local ambulance service to let them know your intention to acquire an AED machine. They should know where all the machines are in their district. They can also help you determine whether or not you will need a prescription from a doctor in order to purchase your AED Machine.
Team - Now is the time to establish your team. For schools and businesses it is suggested that you have a number of individuals that are certified in running the AED Machine. AED certification can be done through the Red Cross or the American Heart Association. All of your team members will get their certification as an extension of their CPR certification.
Selection - After researching the different machines that are available and selecting the machine that fits your needs you will want to contact the company to speak with your local salesperson.
Maintenance - Once your new AED Machine is in place it is important that it is put on a maintenance schedule. Most machine can perform a self test. You can get a schedule from your salesperson. Many of these machines are put in place and then forgotten. When an emergency situation happens have your machine ready for action by changing your batteries on a regular schedule.
Automated External Defibrillator should be in EVERY public building, stadium, and arena.
In memory of Miklos Feher the 24-year-old striker collapsed during a league game against Vitoria Guimaraes
How Do You Know Whether You Need An On-Site CPR-AED Program?
Is it unlikely that the local EMS system would be able to reliably achieve a “call-to-shock” interval of five minutes or less at this site?
Has an SCA incident occurred at this site in the past five years and have the demographics of the population served at this site remained relatively constant?
Does this location have an at-risk population?
Is this location considered a higher-risk location?
Can an active, hands-on medical director be identified for this location?
Does this location have personnel willing and able to respond to cardiac emergencies to provide CPR and defibrillation?
If the answer to any of these questions is "yes," then it may be wise to consider implementing an on-site CPR-AED program.
