Tim Holmberg and Adam Noar practice chest compressions and use of an AED on a dummy during the December training.

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is the only effective treatment for restoring a regular heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest and is an easy to operate tool for someone with no medical background.

On December 8, a voluntary group of ESD 112 employees attended training on how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies using CPR and an AED.  ESD 112 has two AED machines in the 2500 building and one in the 2200 building.  Names of individuals certified in the use of the machines is posted on the side of the AED case.