every level of education. Critics who say otherwise don’t know and don’t care. However, we the people do care.
Talking and writing to our elected state and federal leaders letting them know that shuttering the Department of Education is a horrible idea.
nearby is trained and ready to act.
While many states, including South Carolina, require CPR training for high school graduation, too few require schools to have formal cardiac emergency response plans, leaving students, staff, and community members vulnerable.
Students Are at Risk
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death on school campuses. Approximately 40 % of youth cardiac arrests are sports related. Whether in the classroom, on the playground, or during a football game, every second counts.
Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival, and access to AEDs in schools increases survival rates to about 70 % which is more than seven times the average for children who experience a cardiac arrest outside of a school setting.
Schools also serve as gathering places for community events, increasing the importance of having a CERP that is understood, practiced, and ready to activate even more critical.
