Dissertation
Implementation of Project ADAM: A CPR & AED training program in a school-based setting
University of Iowa
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
Spring 2024
Abstract
Background The chance of survival for a victim of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) or a sudden cardiac event (SCE) improves significantly when bystanders are trained in CPR and AED usage. “SCD (sudden cardiac death) is the leading cause of death in athletes during exercise and usually results from intrinsic cardiac conditions that are triggered by the physiologic demands of vigorous exercise” (Ackerman et al. 2016). Purpose This project focused on the critical components of secondary prevention, CPR and AED use. Utilizing guidance and steps from Project ADAM, this project aimed to address the lack of a standardized CPR/AED program within the school setting, while also implementing and sustaining an emergency action plan. Methods This evidence-based practice project utilized objectives decided upon by the DNP student and team and was a part of a checklist designed by the Project ADAM organization to achieve the desired outcomes. Through education and survey data collection, three project objectives were used to implement Project ADAM’s heart safe school in the 3rd largest high school in an urban school district in eastern Iowa. Findings Through this project our team worked to increase the number of AEDs on their campus, increase the number of staff and school personnel who were CPR certified, and increase confidence in their usage of an emergency action plan as well as provide CPR/AED usage if necessary. All objectives were met, and the project had a successful implementation. Discussion With the completion of this nursing practice project, the secondary school is now effectively prepared to handle a sudden cardiac emergency. Overall, all project objectives were met and show the successful implementation of Project ADAM at this secondary school. References: Ackerman, M., Atkins, D. L., & Triedman, J. K. (2016). Sudden cardiac death in the young. Circulation, 133(10), 1006-1026. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.115.020254
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Implementation of Project ADAM: A CPR & AED training program in a school-based setting
- Creators
- Erin Mitchell - University of Iowa
- Contributors
- Daniel Crawford (Chair) - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Project Type
- Poster
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), University of Iowa
- Degree in
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
- Date degree season
- Spring 2024
- Publisher
- University of Iowa
- Number of pages
- 1 page
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2024 Erin Elizabeth Mitchell
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing; Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
- Record Identifier
- 9984627352202771
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