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You can help more people survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest in North Augusta.
Be a lifesaver.
When Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) strikes, every second matters. The difference between life and death can happen in just minutes, long before first responders arrive. That’s why immediate action from nearby individuals is so critical.
The City of North Augusta’s 4 Minute Community™ Program empowers citizens with the tools and training to bridge the gap between the moment of collapse and the arrival of professional help. By creating a network of Avive Connect AED®s and trained citizens, we’re building a safer, more proactive community, ensuring that when someone needs lifesaving help, there are caring neighbors ready to respond.
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Lifesaving impact of the 4 Minute Community™ in the City of North Augusta.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest by the numbers.
Since 2023, over 140 people in the City of North Augusta have suffered sudden cardiac arrest.
90% of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in North Augusta incidents happen in residential settings where AED’s are historically not accessible.
62 years old is the average age of a person that experiences a Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
The importance of early defibrillation.
The historic survival rate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) is only 10%.1
Only 2% of cardiac arrest patients receive AED treatment before EMS arrives.2
When an AED is used for OHCA by a bystander prior to EMS arrival, survival rates jump to 53%.3
About the 4 Minute Community™
Avive’s 4 Minute Community™ Program redefines how communities respond to out-of-hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). By combining widespread citizen training with the strategic placement of Avive Connect AEDs in neighborhoods and homes, the program empowers everyday people to take lifesaving action.
When an emergency take place, 911 dispatchers can instantly notify nearby volunteers and direct them to the closest AED, ensuring that a potentially lifesaving shock is delivered within four critical minutes of alert activation.
It’s a powerful, community-driven approach to saving lives, right where they happen.
Program Goals and Objectives in the City of North Augusta.
- Increase the availability of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in strategic public and private locations throughout North Augusta.
- Provide hands-only CPR and AED training to individuals in the community.
- Establish a connected response network using cellular and wifi technology to alert trained bystanders of nearby SCA incidents.
- Improve survival rates by equipping community members to provide life-saving interventions within the critical four-minute window.
The CARE team.
The CARE (Cardiac Arrest Rapid Engagement) Team is a group of citizen volunteers strategically located across a community who are equipped with an Avive Connect AED®. CARE Team members are recruited in coordination with local First Responders, trained in CPR/AED use and volunteer response safety, and empowered to respond quickly when alerted to neighbors in need.
