Key result
In a survey of 74 Vermont high schools, 81% reported having at least one automated external defibrillator on site, though only 55% had an established emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest.
Population
74 high schools in Vermont, USA (survey completed by athletic directors or school nurses)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Despite AED availability, many schools lack SCA action plans; leaves open whether mandated protocols improve preparedness.
Cross-Sectional (n=74)
While the majority of rural Vermont high schools possess at least one AED, significant gaps remain in emergency action planning and regular practice for sudden cardiac arrest.
Wasilko et al. (2013) conducted a cross-sectional in Sudden cardiac arrest preparedness (n=74). Automated external defibrillators and emergency planning was evaluated on Prevalence of at least 1 automated external defibrillator on school premises. In a survey of 74 Vermont high schools, 81% reported having at least one automated external defibrillator on site, though only 55% had an established emergency action plan for sudden cardiac arrest.
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