Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a leading cause of death among adults over the age of 40 in the United States and other countries. In the United States alone, approximately 250,000 people die every year from SCA, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In fact, more people die each year from SCA than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, auto accidents, AIDS, firearms, and house fires combined. SCA also affects many young people. Approximately 10 percent of SCA events occur among people less than 40 years of age.

SCA is a life threatening condition that can be treated successfully through early intervention with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, advanced cardiac life support and hypothermia.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Bedford Highschool Football Player Saved with AED

Bedford's Chris Campbell survived a dangerous experience. His heart stop during practice in July and a former player, Jeremy Lestock, now a sheriff, helped save him.

Read more: Quick action, former player helped save Bedford junior | freep.com | Detroit Free Press http://www.freep.com/article/20100917/HSS/9170360/Quick-action-former-player-helped-save-Bedford-junior#ixzz105nTPLGW
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