Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Youth Sport: The Emergency Action Plan Every Team Needs
· 6 min read
Tags: Coaches, Clubs, Safety Culture, Injury Prevention
Sudden cardiac arrest is the #1 cause of death in young athletes during sport. Every minute without defibrillation reduces survival by 7-10%. Here is the Emergency Action Plan your team needs.
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