Schools Indoor Defibrillator AED Package

While schools are often well-prepared for emergencies like fires or lockdowns, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) remains an often-overlooked threat — despite being one of the leading causes of death. It doesn’t just affect adults: 7,000–10,000 children die each year from SCA, and it is the #1 cause of death in student-athletes.

The question isn’t if an SCA will happen in a school — it’s when.

• SCA can happen without warning, even in seemingly healthy students and staff.

• 2 out of every 50 high schools experience a cardiac arrest event annually.*

• Physical activity increases risk — making gyms & sports fields high-priority locations.

Yet, despite these risks, many schools still lack AEDs or a coordinated response plan.

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are proven lifesavers — simple, effective, and essential for treating SCA on the spot. Every minute without defibrillation reduces survival chances by up to 10%. With AEDs and trained staff, survival rates in schools can reach up to 85%.

• AEDs are designed for non-medical personnel—teachers, coaches, even students can use them.

• Schools that implement AEDs and a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP) report survival rates over 70%, vastly exceeding the national average.*

• AEDs protect students, staff, visiting parents, volunteers, and community members who use school facilities after hours.
  
  One AED can mean the difference between life and death. With a modest investment, schools can be transformed into heart-safe spaces for everyone.
  
  AEDs should be as common as fire extinguishers in schools. Protecting lives from cardiac arrest is not only a moral imperative—it’s an achievable goal. By implementing an AED program and training response teams, schools can be fully prepared for the unexpected and truly live up to their mission: to keep students and staff safe.