Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in both youth and adults. It can happen without warning, even in seemingly health individuals. Without prompt intervention, survival rates decrease by approximately 10% for every minute that passes. When an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used within the first few minutes of sudden cardiac arrest, the chance of survival increases to 50-70%.
What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
An AED is a portable device that can analyze a person’s heart rhythm, determine if a shock is needed and provide an electric shock to restore a normal heart rhythm. AEDs provide clear, step-by-step instructions to guide anyone through the process – no medical background needed.
How Project ADAM Works
Project ADAM partners with schools, communities and organizations to:
- Develop Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs): Customized protocols to guide staff during emergencies
- Provide Hands-On Training: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED training
- Assess AED Readiness: Ensuring devices are accessible, maintained and strategically placed
- Conduct Emergency Drills: Practice scenarios to improve response time and coordination
- Receive Designation: Schools will receive a Heart Safe designation and can proudly display this with a certificate, banner, and yearly heart stickers with re-certification
Why Having a Heart Safe School is Important
It is estimated that up to 20% of the population is in a school on any given day. By obtaining a Heart Safe designation, schools will be fully prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest – where every second can mean the difference between life and death.
To become a Heart Safe School, email [email protected]
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