Outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest in US high schools: a 2-year prospective study from the National Registry for AED Use in Sports

2013177 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jonathan A. Drezner · University of Washington

Brett G. Toresdahl · University of Washington

Ashwin L. Rao · University of Washington

Kimberly G. Harmon · University of Washington

Abstract

High school AED programmes demonstrate a high survival rate for students and adults who suffer SCA on school campus. School-based AED programmes are strongly encouraged.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 47, Issue 18, pp. 1179-1183

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092786

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