There are only two ways of dying in sports: neurologic and cardiac. The typical neurologic injury results from overwhelming head trauma, causing severe brain hemorrhage. Sudden cardiac death is caused by the heart beating out of rhythm or ceasing to beat at all.
Unfortunately, there is no way to quickly revive the brain on an athletic field. However, through the use of AEDs, the human heart can be revived by trained personnel.
Raised Bill No. 981 addresses the responsibility of schools to provide AEDs at all athletic competitions. Passage of this bill will directly save the lives of young athletes in Connecticut.
Let's hear your opinion: Do you agree with this? Are you willing to help your school raise the necessary funds (approximately $1200) to purchase an AED?
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Heart Defibrillators Available at Discount
ReplyDeleteIn the event of a medical emergency, having an automated external defibrillator (AED) readily available could mean the difference between life-and-death. For information about purchasing safe and easy-to-use AED's at the best pricing available, individuals are encouraged to contact LifeGuard Medical Solutions or visit them online.
Specializing in providing AED's to communities, businesses, schools and churches, LifeGuard Medical Solutions was formed as a champion of heart safety in response to the sudden cardiac arrest death of the founder's father in 1999. Their mission is to raise the public awareness of heart disease and "To Help Save Lives".
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Harvard Reynolds
Founder/Principal
LifeGuard Medical Solutions
Website: www.lifeguardmed.com
Email: info@lifeguardmed.com
Toll-Free Phone: (866) 932-2331