Protecting young athletes: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Donates Lifesaving AED to Englewood Area Athletic Association
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SRQ DAILY MONDAY BUSINESS EDITION
MONDAY JUN 16, 2025 |
HCA Florida Englewood Hospital recently donated an automated external defibrillator (AED) to the Englewood Area Athletic Association, home of the Englewood Cats. The hospital provided hands-only CPR and non-certified emergency response training to coaches, parents and board members. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in young athletes, despite being more commonly associated with older adults. More than 15% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in a public location. Only 40% of bystanders perform CPR when cardiac arrest occurs outside a hospital, according to national data. Community education, quick access to an AED and immediate CPR can significantly increase the chance of survival. To learn more about heart health or to find a cardiologist near you, visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
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