Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in School - Cardiac Arrest strikes people of all ages and fitness levels, usually without warning. Many of these lives could be saved if bystanders act promptly to phone 911 and begin CPR, and if trained responders provide defibrillation within minutes.

Are you prepared?

With ZOLL's AED PLUS your school will be prepared in the event of a cardiac emergency and potentially save the life of a student, employee, or visitor.

There are several bills introduced locally, in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives supporting teaching CPR in school and implementing Automated External Defibrillator (AED) programs in schools. Currently approximately 11 states have legislation regarding AED's in school.

The American Heart Association strongly encourages establishing PAD programs as an important way to save the lives of thousands of cardiac arrest victims. Read more from the AHA about obtaining automated external defibrillators and making them safe and effective to use by establishing a public access defibrillation program.