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AED's May Save a Life at Your Camp
The
American Red Cross reports that more than
300,000 people suffer from sudden cardiac
arrest each year. Increasing
the chance of survival if such an emergency
occurs in your camp can be achieved by
having at least one person in each camp
trained in the proper usage of Automated
External Defibrillators (AEDs) and having
an AED readily available.
Congress has declared June 1-7, 2008,
as National CPR/AED Awareness Week. In
support of this important week, and to
keep camp directors informed of information
related to AED's , the American Camp
Association reminds you of the following
Health and Wellness Standard from the ACA's
Accreditation Process Guide:
HW -17 Availability
of an Automated External Defibrillator
Has the camp assessed the need for an AED (automated external defibrillator)
at the camp location??
Interpretation: This standard requires that the camp determine the need for an
AED in relation to campers and activities. Staff should take into account the
age of campers on the site in all seasons, the nature of the camp's activities,
the location of the camp in relation to medical services, the logistics of storing
and using the AED, the applicable state and local regulations, and the advice
of medical and legal authorities. |
Too often, people think AEDs are used
only for older people. There have been
many reports of youth athletes being revived
after a trauma through a quick first aid
response and the use of an AED.
ACA has received a number of inquiries
from camps to provide resources for AEDs
and locations for appropriate trainings.
The following ACA Business Affiliates are
dedicated to assisting camp directors in
finding appropriate and affordable AED's
for their camps:
ACA's Official Partner for AEDs
is:
 Nationwide
Instruction for Cardiovascular Education,
Inc., (NICE, Inc.)
Get your AED's through NICE for only $895! ACA has partnered with NICE,
Inc. to offer advanced life-saving equipment and training to ACA camps at the
absolute lowest prices available.
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