This report is an updated version of the report Too Young to Die from 2012 which analyzed sudden cardiac death (SCD) occurrence, specifically among youth from 1-39 years of age. It includes updated death certificate data from 2007-2016, background information on SCD, mortality statistics, case reviews and potential prevention practices.
Keyword: SCD
NHLBI Sickle Cell Disease Management Guidelines
Guidelines provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) for managing sickle cell disease. This report is intended to assist healthcare professionals in their management of the disease among their infant, adolescent, and adult sickle disease patients.
MI HEARTSafe Schools County List
List of current MI HEARTSafe Schools by county and designation year(s).
MiHEARTSafe School Program FAQ
List of common questions, answers and reminders that may help you better understand the application process and the MI HEARTSafe School Program.
Project ADAM – CPR/AED drill
Directions for school-based AED practice drills and checklists.
Michigan Hemoglobinopathy Quality Improvement Program
This program works to implement a comprehensive public health plan to address the needs of children and adults with hemoglobinopathies, particularly sickle cell disease across the lifespan.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Michigan Chapter, Inc.
A statewide comprehensive program that assist individuals with a sickle cell condition throughout Michigan including: adult testing for sickle cell disease & trait; confirmatory newborn screening lab testing; disease education; social work services; education & career development; and genetic counseling. All services are free.
Link to resource:
http://www.scdaami.org/
http://www.scdaami.org/
Cardiac Emergency Response Protocol
Directions in case of a cardiac emergency.
Cardiac Emergency Response Team
Document for listing the people designated as the cardiac emergency response team.
Cardiac Emergency Response Plan
A cardiac emergency response plan sample editable for use at your school.