Here are some of the reasons why more and more schools and athletic programs are investing in AEDs and making early defibrillation a part of their emergency response plans:

• Defibrillation within three minutes of sudden cardiac arrest increases the chances of survival to 70 percent. Shock within one minute of collapse raises the survival rate to 90 percent.
• Calling 911 is necessary but the wait for first responders may take too long. The average call-to-shock time in a typical community is nine minutes.
• Recent legislation throughout the country may require your school district or university to provide them.
• Universities such as Clemson, Notre Dame, Utah State, and others have successfully implemented AED programs and saved lives.

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