- Sudden Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States. These deaths occur without warning, and 95% of the Sudden Cardiac Arrests take place outside of the hospital.
- Having an AED on hand will give the victim a greater chance of survival. The average wait time for EMS to respond to a 911 call is over 10 minutes. If you’re located in a rural area or a busy city, the wait time could be even longer, often over 15 minutes. Each minute that goes by without treatment reduces survival by 10%.
- Parents and employees will feel safer knowing that the camp has made a commitment to be prepared to treat anyone who suffers Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
- There’s a misconception that only unhealthy adults can suffer from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The truth is that everyone is at risk from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Having an AED at your camp will come in handy no matter what your demographic is.
- Children and adults sometimes have undetected cardiac anomalies that are triggered by stress. Camp sports, hiking, swimming, and running can add stress to the cardiac system leading to a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
- AEDs come in various shapes and sizes. Choosing the AED that’s perfect for your camp is an easy process that Cardiac Life will help you with. There are also AED backpacks available for camps that do a lot of outdoor activities.
To help you acquire an AED for your camp, check out these camp packages to prepare your camp today. Knowing how to perform CPR compressions and having an AED available for treatment can be the difference between life and death for this victim in Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Contact us with any questions about AEDS at your camp, or to learn which AED is right for you at 585-267-7775.