Michigan House considers bills for enhanced cardiac emergency response in schools

LANSING, Mich. — Each year, nearly 360,000 people experience cardiac arrests outside of the hospital, but only 10% survive, according to the American Heart Association.

In an effort to bring this number down, the Michigan House of Representatives heard testimonies surrounding two bills that would require cardiac emergency response in schools and at other related events Tuesday.

“Cardiac emergency response plans will ensure schools, school athletic facilities, and events have the tools and resources to respond to a cardiac emergency, and provide guidance around placement, maintenance, and use of an AED,"...