MDEWAKANTON EMERGENCY SERVICES AED PROGRAM The purpose of the Mdewakanton LIFE program is to create more awareness, availability and knowledge of CPR and AED's as well as a faster first response concept not only within out community but within our neighbors as well. We are deloying units in predetermined locations and to organizations to obtain this. The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is reaching out to achieve these goals with the help of the Mdewakanton Fire Department in training responders and placing units throughout business, schools, organizations and every first response vehicle in our community and yours. We encourage everyone to seek CPR and AED training. Sumbit your ONLINE REQUEST for an AED What Is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)? The most common cause of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is an electrical malfunction of the heart called ventricular fibrillation (VF). (VF) causes the heart muscle to quiver that makes it unable to pump blood to the heart, brain and other organs of the body. Brain death and permanent death start to occur in just 4-6 minutes after someone experiences (SCA). What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? When (SCA) occurs the heart stops pumping blood and the victim stops breathing. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to the victim thought to be in (SCA). (CPR) can support a small amount of blood flow to the heart and brain to buy time until an (AED) or more definitive care can be used. The victim’s chances of survival are reduced 7-10 % with every minute that passes without defibrillation. (CPR) can aid to give the victim more time. What is an Automatic External Difibrillator (AED)? An automatic external difibrillator (AED) is a small portable electronic device that can be used by trained non-professionals as well as Emergency Medical professionals that analyzes the heart’s rhythm and tells the user to deliver a defibrillation shock only if needed. An (AED) will give voice promps and screen displays to aid the user in how gto attach the external electrodes, when to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when to stand clear while the (AED) is analyzing, and when to deliver an electrical shock to the victim only if needed. How Do I request an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) through the LIFE program? Having an (AED) in areas of increased population has a higher potential for a (SCA) to occur. Schools, Church’s, businesses, clinics, recreational places, and First responding agencies are all good places to place an (AED) for use as needed. Send a letter of request with the following information; Organization Name, Organization Name, Medical Director. About the organization. How the (AED) will be utilized. The area and population your organization covers. Contact name, number and address. All requests can be mailed to: Mdewakanton Emergency Services c/o: Mdewakanton “LIFE” Program 2330 Sioux Trail NW Prior Lake, Mn 55372