1. AED Training
District Wide

2. When to use an AED
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, cutting off blood flow to the brain and other vital organs. SCA is fatal if not treated immediately. Having access to an AED can save the life of someone suffering a SCA during those critical first few minutes.
Early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest risk could include:
Fainting or dizziness during or right after exercise
Excessive fatigue or shortness of breath with exercise
Chest pain or discomfort with exercise
Risk factors include:
Athletic activity: Two-thirds of the deaths occur during exercise or activity, making SCA the leading cause of death in young athletes.
Congenital heart disease or structural heart abnormalities.
Known abnormal heart rhythms.
Obesity and hypertension.
Exposure to drugs, medications, toxins and infectious agents, including cocaine, inhalants, recreational or club drugs, and some prescription medications.
Sudden blow to the chest directly over the heart.
Family history of heart problems, fainting spells, and/or sudden death before 50 years of age.
It is possible to have an SCA even if there are no known risk factors and no early warning signs.

3. 5 Steps There are five crucial links:
Early recognition of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Collapsed and unresponsive, Gasping, gurgling, snorting, moaning or labored breathing, Seizure-like activity
Early Access to 911
Confirm unresponsiveness, Call and follow emergency dispatcher’s instructions, Call any on-site emergency responders  
Early CPR
Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately
Early Defibrillation
Immediately retrieve and use an AED as soon as possible to restore the heart to its normal rhythm         
Early Advanced Care
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) responders begin advanced life support and transfer to a hospital

4. AED – Where is it? Know where the AED is!
Retrieve the AED in an Emergency.
First you always…TURN ON THE AED!
Listen to the commands
Apply the pads
Know where to apply them
Know which set of pads to use
Child pads should be used on smaller children that have not yet hit puberty.
Adult pads should be used on larger children.
Adult pads may be used on smaller children as long as one is placed on the child's chest and one on the child's back.
Connect the pads to the AED
Listen for the AED to tell you what to do
Most AEDs are in a central location in your school. Please take a moment to familiarize where the AED is in your building!! Your school nurse will go over more about where your AED is located during the individual school training.

5. AED Training Video

6. References Project Adam http://www.projectadam.com/ProjectADAM
Link for video on slide 5