students and adults alike are taking CPR classes for lifeguarding certification and for other
preventative reasons to prepare to enjoy the summer safely.
While these CPR classes are being offered, it is also a good time to learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Cardiovascular illnesses and other heart-related disasters are striking more and more individuals, some even taking innocent lives. SCA does not pick and choose the victims.
When emergency strikes, individuals who are prepared to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) can be an essential element for survival of the afflicted person. Often times, emergency services can take 15 minutes to arrive on scene and an appropriate use on an AED can help increase the likelihood of survival by 70%!
AEDs are simple to use and most speak instructions to you as they are being used so to slowly
guide you through the process of applying and using an AED.
While others are learning safety skills, take the same time to learn something that can be useful
at a local swimming hole or in a crowded shopping mart. A life may be saved because of it.
Living for Zachary donates AED's each year to organizations that work directly with youth, demonstrate a financial need for an AED and are located in Texas.
To find out more information about how to apply for a AED through the Living for Zachary AED program - click here. Visit Living for Zachary for more information on AED's and SCA.
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