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What is sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)?
Abrupt loss of heart function caused by an electrical malfunction. This causes the heart to stop beating properly & prevents blood flow to the brain & other organs. It is a medical emergency that can lead to death within minutes if not treated with immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & defibrillation.
SCA is the 3rd leading cause of death in the UNITED STATES.
It affects more than 400,000 people each year, including 23,000 under THE age 18.
only 1 in every 10 victims survive.
What is automated external defibrillator (aed)?
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AEDs work by delivering an electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal heart rhythm in the case of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
using sensors/electrodes in the pads attached to the chest, AEDs analyze heart rhythms & determine if a shock is needed.
AEDs guide users through pad placement and delivering the shock with clear voice & visual prompts.
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YOU!
AEDs are designed for ease of use—even by children. South Carolina has the Good Samaritan law protecting bystanders who act in good faith during an emergency.
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schools & universities
gyms & athletic fields
offices & business parks
airports, malls, & public transit
churches, community centers, & homes
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AEDs can be semi-automatic or fully-automatic.
semi-automatic defibrillators analyze the heart's rhythm & prompts the user to press a button to deliver a defibrillation shock.
fully-automatic defibrillators analyze the heart's rhythm & automatically delivers a defibrillation shock without user intervention.
OUT-OF-HOSPITAL SURVIVAL RATE %
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sudden loss of consciousness
seizure-like jerking motions
irregular, labored, or no breathing.
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immediate CPR can more than double or triple survival chances
press down at least 2 inches on the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
for infants, the compression depth is about 1.5 inches.
for every minute that passes without CPR & defibrillation, the chance of survival from SCA decreases by 10 %.
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awareness of AED locations is essential for effective response.
look for universal AED signs (heart with a lightning bolt) in public places & on the doors of buildings.
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assess the person for responsiveness & a pulse.
if no pulse is found, call 911, start CPR, & get the nearest AED.
turn AED on & follow the prompts.
