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Building a Comprehensive AED Program for K-12
1Doctor of Nursing Practice-Student, University of Texas Medical Branch School of Nursing, Galveston, TX, USA.
NASN School Nurse (Print)
|January 31, 2026
Summary
Implementing comprehensive automated external defibrillator (AED) programs and emergency plans in schools can improve outcomes for children experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. School nurses play a vital role in advocating for and leading these essential safety initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Public health and safety
- School health administration
Background:
- Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in school-age children requires immediate intervention.
- Existing automated external defibrillator (AED) programs in schools vary in comprehensiveness.
- The role of school nurses in emergency preparedness is critical but often underutilized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore literature on current school AED program recommendations.
- To define the school nurse's advocacy and leadership role in implementing AED programs.
- To identify key components for effective school-based cardiac emergency response plans (CERPs).
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing school AED program recommendations and best practices.
- Analysis of the school nurse's role in advocating for and implementing AED programs.
- Identification and discussion of major themes related to AED program implementation in schools.
Main Results:
- School nurses should lead the implementation of comprehensive AED programs.
- Schools need to establish AED programs, develop CERPs, and conduct mock drills.
- Standardized, legislated minimal requirements for school AED programs are necessary for safety.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive AED programs and CERPs are crucial for improving SCA outcomes in children.
- School nurses are pivotal in advocating for and leading the implementation of these programs.
- Standardized regulations and collaborative efforts are essential to enhance campus safety and emergency response.
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