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School Emergency Medical Plan with AED Program |
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Every school should implement an emergency medical plan which includes
an AED program. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is very devastating,
especially when a death could have been prevented. It is important for
all school staff to know: how to recognize a sudden cardiac arrest,
that time is critical, who the first responders are, that there is an
AED, where the AED is, and enough about the emergency plan to know how
to initiate it if they ever witness an unresponsive victim.
What the SADS Foundation Recommends:
- Every child should have a Risk Assesment history at regular intervals: preschool, before/during middle school,
before/during high school and before participation in organized sports.
- Every
school should have a medical emergency response plan in place which
includes a plan for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). An automated
external defibrillator (AED) in schools is vital. The plan will lead to
children getting the help they need immediately after injuries,
breathing difficulties, seizures, or sudden cardiac arrest
- Every school child with a SADS condition should have an individualized care plan in place.
- Every school with a child who has a diagnosed SADS condition should have an AED program.
- All high school students should be trained in CPR and AED as a requirement for graduation.
- Everyone should be aware of the warning signs that may indicate someone is at risk for a sudden cardiac arrest:
- A family history of unexplained, sudden death in a young person (under age 40)-including drowning suddenly
- Fainting (syncope) or seizure during exercise, excitement, or following a startle
- Consistent or unusual chest pain and/or shortness of breath during exercise
 Medical_Emergency Response Plan Sample
 Sample Plan 1 (Word file)
Sample Plan 2 (Word file)
SADS AED Policy Statement
Other AED Resources on the Web
AED Survey Results---New!
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