News reports have increased this century about young athletes collapsing on playing fields during sporting events or practice. Many people don’t know the difference between cardiac arrest and a heart attack, but understand both are serious conditions that require immediate medical
Youth sports are an excellent activity for building character, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles – but youth sports can also be dangerous. Approximately 2.7 million young people visit the emergency room every year for sports-related medical issue, and they can be fatal. A US High School
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving devices that are used in the case of cardiac arrest. Time is always of the essence in such emergencies. AEDs work fast and can be used by anyone, regardless of whether they are medical experts. AEDs allow ordinary people like you to save lives.
