A checklist for school administrators on becoming a MI HEARTSafe school.
Keyword: cardiac arrest
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Pros and Cons for Universal Pediatric Lipid Screening
The pros and cons of implementation of the National Heart Lung Blood Institute and American Academy of Pediatrics universal pediatric lipid screening guidelines are discussed by Michigan pediatric cardiologists – James Loker, MD and Monica Goble, MD.
Link to resource:
http://breeze.mdch.train.org/pedslipidscreencon/ -
Pediatric Hyperlipidemia
The pros and cons of implementation of the National Heart Lung Blood Institute and American Academy of Pediatrics universal pediatric lipid screening guidelines are discussed by Michigan pediatric cardiologists – James Loker, MD and Monica Goble, MD.
Link to resource:
http://breeze.mdch.train.org/lipiddebatepros/ -
Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack
A flyer describing the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
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Jackson High School Emergency Action Plan
Jackson High School Emergency Action Plan.
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Be the Beat!
An online Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness initiative to teach teens all across the country the simple steps that can save a life—and create the next generation of lifesavers. It has resources for students and teachers for learning/teaching hands-only CPR.
Link to resource:
http://bethebeat.heart.org/ -
Sudden Arrythmia Death Syndromes Foundation
Dedicated to children with genetic conditions that cause sudden cardiac arrest and their families.
Link to resource:
http://www.sads.org/ -
KAYLA Foundation
Promotes accessible AEDs with trained emergency responders in schools.
Link to resource:
http://kaylasteam.weebly.com/ -
Wes Leonard Heart Team
Dedicated to equipping all youth athletic events with functional, accessible AEDs and designated, qualified emergency responders.
Link to resource:
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Kimberly Anne Gillary Foundation
Dedicated to equipping Michigan high schools with AEDs, appropriate screening for all athletes, and promoting CPR/AED training and practice drills.
Link to resource:
http://www.kimberlysgift.org/