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AEDs Can Save Soldiers' Lives.

Authors :
Thompson, Amy
Doyle, Peter
Thompson, Joshua
Source :
Army Magazine. May2023, Vol. 73 Issue 5, p55-57. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the importance of having automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on hand during physical fitness tests in the Army to prevent sudden cardiac arrest deaths. Topics include the high incidence of sudden cardiac death in exercising athletes and the need for prompt access to AEDs, the recommended timeline for using an AED in case of sudden cardiac arrest, and the benefits and costs of implementing AED programs in the Army.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00042455
Volume :
73
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Army Magazine
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
163206614