Championing Early Defibrillation Video

Community early defibrillation programs require teamwork: the collaboration of concerned citizens, emergency medical services, local leaders, public safety officials, civic organizations, businesses, local healthcare practitioners and, in many cases, survivors.

Take it from those who know best---community champions from four U.S. cities. In this video, the community champions offer their stories, opinions and advice to assist you in planning a program for your community.

This video covers:

Sudden cardiac arrest and the Chain of Survival
Description of an AED (automated external defibrillator)
Recommended locations for AED placement
How to build a community early defibrillation team
Legal and regulatory requirements
Training and medical oversight requirements
Funding ideas

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