New York Jets and American Heart Association Team Up to Boost CPR Training in Local Schools
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Schools receive CPR training and AED kits from American Heart Association and New York Jets, providing a competitive advantage in emergency response skills.
Compression-only CPR, known as Hands-Only CPR, can be equally effective as traditional CPR in the first few minutes of emergency response, increasing survival chances.
The CPR training and AED kits provided by the American Heart Association and New York Jets help make the world a better place by increasing the chance of survival in cardiac emergencies.
The NFL launched The Smart Heart Sports Coalition to advocate for evidence-based policies to prevent fatal outcomes from cardiac arrest among high school students, providing educational resources for improving emergency response.
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In a significant move to enhance community preparedness for cardiac emergencies, the New York Jets and the American Heart Association (AHA) have joined forces to provide crucial cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training to representatives from 12 local schools. The training event, held on November 6 at Mahwah High School in New Jersey, marks a vital step in strengthening the chain of survival in local communities.
The importance of this initiative cannot be overstated. According to AHA data, nearly 90% of people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital do not survive, largely due to the lack of immediate CPR. The training aims to address this critical gap, as immediate CPR can double or triple a person's chances of survival.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, emphasized the significance of early recognition and action in cardiac emergencies. "When seconds matter, it is important to have people nearby who are confident and capable to begin administering CPR," Brown stated, underscoring the event's role in supporting this critical link in the community.
The initiative goes beyond just training. Each of the 12 participating schools received a CPR in Schools kit, which includes 10 Hands-Only CPR manikins, 10 AED training tools, and curriculum materials. This equipment will enable schools to continue training students, faculty, staff, and parents, thereby expanding the network of potential lifesavers in the community.
Three schools - Mahwah High School, Pascack Hills High School, and Northern Highlands High School - also received AEDs, further enhancing their ability to respond to cardiac emergencies effectively. The training focused on teaching the correct rate and depth of chest compressions and proper use of the new resources.
This collaboration aligns with broader efforts to improve cardiac emergency response in schools and sports settings. The NFL's Smart Heart Sports Coalition, launched last year, aims to advocate for all 50 states to adopt evidence-based policies to prevent fatal outcomes from cardiac arrest among high school students. With up to 23,000 people under 18 experiencing cardiac arrest outside of hospitals annually, and nearly 40% being sports-related, such initiatives are crucial.
Jesse Linder, New York Jets vice president of Community Relations, highlighted the importance of this partnership: "Access to CPR training and AED units is critical to saving lives." This sentiment echoes the broader goal of creating communities better equipped to handle cardiac emergencies, potentially saving countless lives in the process.
As the American Heart Association celebrates its centennial year, this collaboration with the New York Jets represents a significant step towards their vision of advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere. By empowering more people with the skills and confidence to perform CPR, this initiative strengthens the vital links in the chain of survival, making communities safer and more resilient in the face of cardiac emergencies.
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