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.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Swansea, MA "A Heartsafe Community"

Hats off to this community for implementing 31 AEDs throughout the town. This town has its' peoples hearts in the right place! Great job Swansea, you must have some great people in your Risk Management Department!

The town has a proven “chain of survival” according to established guidelines of the American Heart Association. The four lifesaving links in the chain are early access, early CPR, early defibrillation, and early advanced care.

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Swansea named a HeartSafe Community - Fall River, MA - The Herald News
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